Culinary Team Lead – High-Volume Kitchen

Sodexo; Nashua (NH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training & advancement

Benefits package (PTO, health, dental,

Shift meals

Uniforms

Public transportation support

Parking

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a part‑time Culinary Supervisor in Nashua to provide hands‑on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation standards. You will coordinate staff, monitor schedules, and enforce recipes and portions while actively participating in food preparation.

The role supports Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs, with variability by account, and requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, lead kitchen leadership, and food safety

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.
• 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 to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support production plans and service requirements with senior culinary leadership.
• Coordinate culinary staff, monitor production schedules, and enforce recipes and portion controls.
• Participate in food preparation while directing workflow and reinforcing standards.
• Responsibilities may vary by account based on kitchen structure, service model and event volume.
• Attend onboarding and on‑the‑job training of culinary team members.

Skills

Culinary experience

Lead kitchen leadership

High‑volume operations

Batch cooking

Production sheets

Food safety certification

ServSafe certification

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a part‑time Culinary Supervisor in Nashua to provide hands‑on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and sanitation standards. You will coordinate staff, monitor schedules, and enforce recipes and portions while actively participating in food preparation.

The role supports Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs, with variability by account, and requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, lead kitchen leadership, and food safety