Culinary Team Lead — High-Volume Kitchen

Sodexo; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Sodexo at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to culinary standards. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment and strong attention to safety and sanitation.

You will coach staff, manage production schedules, and ensure proper portion control while maintaining safe, efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of 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.
• 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, monitor production schedules, and enforce standardized recipes.
• Direct workflow and reinforce operational standards while actively participating in food preparation.
• Onboard and train culinary team members and ensure timely shift coverage.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Batch cooking

Food safety

Reading sheets/production orders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Manager

Job description

Sodexo at Western Colorado University in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Culinary Supervisor to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to culinary standards. The role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment and strong attention to safety and sanitation.

You will coach staff, manage production schedules, and ensure proper portion control while maintaining safe, efficient workflows.