Culinary Supervisor

Culinary Supervisor Location: GRACELAND UNIVERSITY - 48760001 Workdays/shift: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process. Employment Type: Full‑time Pay Range: $21.67 per hour - $29.25 per hour What You’ll Do 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 include Support onboarding and on‑the‑job training of culinary team members. 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. Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity. Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. What You Bring 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. What We Offer Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments. Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career. 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. Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo