Culinary Supervisor - Lead High-Volume Kitchens - Flexible

Sodexo; California; On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily food production and kitchen operations at DESCANSO GARDENS. The role oversees staff, enforces recipes, and collaborates with senior chefs to meet service demands.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and certifications such as ServSafe. This full-time, on-site position offers varied shifts and competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 2-4 years culinary experience required.
• Prior lead cook or kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-outlet, or event-based culinary operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of batch cooking and just-in-time production methods preferred.
• Ability to read and execute production sheets, prep lists, and event orders.
• Food handler or food safety certification required where applicable.
• ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules, enforce standardized recipes and portion controls, and maintain safe and efficient kitchen operations.
• Actively participate in food preparation while directing workflow and reinforcing operational standards.
• Support onboarding and on-the-job training of culinary team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Food safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

ServSafe Manager certification

Food handler certification

Tools

None

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to lead daily food production and kitchen operations at DESCANSO GARDENS. The role oversees staff, enforces recipes, and collaborates with senior chefs to meet service demands.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of culinary experience, strong leadership, and certifications such as ServSafe. This full-time, on-site position offers varied shifts and competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities.