Sous Chef

Sodexo Careers•Antioch, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a driven and experienced Sous Chef to support retail food service operations at Kaiser Permanente in Antioch, CA. This role is ideal for a hands‑on culinary leader who is passionate about fresh, high‑quality food, efficient service, and team development in a fast-paced retail environment. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver an exceptional dining experience while upholding Sodexo’s standards for food safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges . What You'll Do Support day‑to‑day culinary operations for retail food venues, ensuring consistent quality, speed of service, and customer satisfaction Partner with the Executive Chef to execute menus, recipes, and promotions that meet Sodexo and Kaiser Permanente standards Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control compliance in a high‑visibility retail environmentLead, train, and supervise culinary staff to ensure efficient execution during peak meal periods Assist with ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and waste reduction What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions Paid Time Off and Company Holidays Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring Previous Sous Chef or culinary leadership experience in retail, restaurant, or high‑volume food service operations Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance standards Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail setting while maintaining quality and consistency A customer‑focused mindset with a passion for fresh, flavorful food and operational excellence 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 diversity and inclusion 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form . Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Requirements

Previous Sous Chef or culinary leadership experience in retail, restaurant, or high‑volume food service operations
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and operational compliance standards
Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced retail setting while maintaining quality and consistency
A customer‑focused mindset with a passion for fresh, flavorful food and operational excellence
Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Support day‑to‑day culinary operations for retail food venues, ensuring consistent quality, speed of service, and customer satisfaction
Partner with the Executive Chef to execute menus, recipes, and promotions that meet Sodexo and Kaiser Permanente standards
Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and infection control compliance in a high‑visibility retail environment
Lead, train, and supervise culinary staff to ensure efficient execution during peak meal periods
Assist with ordering, inventory control, food cost management, and waste reduction