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Culinary Supervisor

Location: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA - 10230002

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $23 - $30

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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. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

Who we are:

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 a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you're happy at work. This is why 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. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.