Culinary Supervisor

Location: Maine College of Art

Pay

$21.67 – $29.25 per hour

Schedule

Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). Details will be provided during the interview process.

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. Responsibilities may vary by account based on kitchen structure, service model, and event volume.

Responsibilities

• 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 including reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and frequently lifting and moving up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Attend work and arrive for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Discount programs.
• Additional site-specific benefits at some locations, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking.