Culinary Supervisor

Location: Prairie View A&M University (77011001). Full‑time position. Open availability preferred. Pay: $18.00 per hour.

Schedule

Varying shifts, days/hours; open availability preferred. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

$18.00 per hour.

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.
• Serve as the primary working supervisor above Senior Cooks and support Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs in executing production plans and service requirements.
• 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.
• Perform physical tasks such as reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 lb (occasionally up to 50 lb).
• Attend work and show up for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may differ among accounts based on business necessities and client requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and 401(k) plan.
• Discount programs.
• Potential site‑specific benefits such as free “shift” meals or allowances, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and parking.

About the Company

Sodexo’s purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. The company provides food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide, emphasizing quality of life, economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. Sodexo values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.