Culinary Supervisor

Location: ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY - 55347001
Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay Range: $22.00 per hour - $27.00 per hour

About the Role

You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact.

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push, and pull, and frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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