Sous Chef

Sodexo•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a motivated and skilled Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Sharp Metropolitan Medical Center in San Diego. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in a high‑standards, fast-paced healthcare environment and is passionate about food safety, team development, and delivering exceptional service to patients, staff, and guests. As a key member of the leadership team, the Sous Chef will support daily culinary operations while helping drive innovation, safety, and quality across all service areas.

Requirements

Proven ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse teams and hospital partners Strong organizational, customer service, and computer proficiency skills
Ability to manage priorities and remain effective in a fast‑paced healthcare environment
ServSafe Certification required
Working knowledge of HACCP principles and hands-on experience with health and safety audits
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in foodservice operations
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Maintain full compliance with all local, state, federal, and Sodexo regulatory requirements
Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times without exception
Lead food and physical safety initiatives, including completion of annual safety training for all hourly production associates
Support and implement innovative and fresh culinary ideas across retail dining, catering, and patient services
Build strong interpersonal relationships with hospital clients, stakeholders, and care teams
Communicate effectively with multiple audiences, developing trust and strong relationships with customers and patients
Successfully multitask and perform in a high‑standards‑driven environment
Support daily production, quality control, and service execution while upholding Sodexo’s operational and brand standards