Culinary Team Lead - High-Volume Kitchens

Sodexo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in San Jose, CA to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety. The role supports Senior Cooks and works with Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs to execute production plans and service requirements.

The position requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, prior leadership, and food safety certifications. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and more, with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.
• 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, portion controls, and food safety standards.
• Assist in onboarding and training of culinary team members.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Batch cooking

Event-based cooking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Supervisor in San Jose, CA to oversee daily food production and kitchen operations, ensuring quality and safety. The role supports Senior Cooks and works with Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs to execute production plans and service requirements.

The position requires 2–4 years of culinary experience, prior leadership, and food safety certifications. Benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and more, with opportunities for career development.