Culinary Supervisor — Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Training

Sodexo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo seeks a Culinary Supervisor in Buffalo, NY to supervise daily food production and kitchen operations. You will lead culinary staff, monitor schedules, and ensure adherence to recipes, portions, and safety standards. The role reports to senior chefs and may involve event-based production.

The position requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, prior leadership, and relevant certifications. Shifts vary; pay ranges from $21.67 to $29.25 per hour, with full-time benefits offered by Sodexo.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of 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 or equivalent certification required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations.
• Coordinate culinary staff and monitor production schedules.
• Enforce standardized recipes and portion controls; maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs in production planning and service requirements.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen leadership

High-volume operations

Batch cooking

Just-in-time production

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo seeks a Culinary Supervisor in Buffalo, NY to supervise daily food production and kitchen operations. You will lead culinary staff, monitor schedules, and ensure adherence to recipes, portions, and safety standards. The role reports to senior chefs and may involve event-based production.

The position requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, prior leadership, and relevant certifications. Shifts vary; pay ranges from $21.67 to $29.25 per hour, with full-time benefits offered by Sodexo.