Culinary Supervisor

Location: Central Connecticut State University

Schedule

Mornings and afternoon/evenings — varying days, including some weekends and holidays. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

$28.00 – $35.00 per hour

About the role

As a Culinary Supervisor at Sodexo, you will provide hands-on supervision of daily food production and kitchen operations to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with culinary, food safety, and sanitation standards. This position serves as the primary working supervisor above Senior Cooks and supports Sous Chefs and Executive Chefs in executing production plans and service requirements. This role coordinates culinary staff, monitors production schedules, enforces standardized recipes and portion controls, and maintains safe and efficient kitchen operations. The Culinary Supervisor actively participates in food preparation while directing workflow and reinforcing operational standards. Responsibilities may vary by account based on kitchen structure, service model, and event volume.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and on-the-job training of culinary team members
• Perform physical tasks including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
• Frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Attend work and arrive on time for scheduled shifts with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties as assigned, which may vary among accounts depending on business needs and client requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 2–4 years of culinary experience
• 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
• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discount programs
• Additional site-specific benefits at some locations, such as free shift meals, meal allowances, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, or parking

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. We embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.