Sous Chef

Sodexo Careers•Redwood City, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sous Chef Role Overview Sodexo is seeking a Sous Chef to support foodservice operations at Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, California . This position is ideal for a hands-on culinary professional who enjoys leading food preparation at an assigned station while maintaining high standards in a healthcare environment. The Sous Chef plays an important role in daily kitchen execution, supporting quality, consistency, and teamwork. 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 Lead food preparation and production at an assigned station, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices Provide direction and support to team members assigned to the station Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements in alignment with Sodexo and Kaiser Permanente standards 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 Culinary experience leading food preparation at a specific station (such as salads, soups, or other assigned areas) Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices The ability to provide guidance and oversight to a small team, supervising fewer than two full-time employees A passion for quality food preparation and a commitment to teamwork and service 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

Culinary experience leading food preparation at a specific station (such as salads, soups, or other assigned areas)
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices
The ability to provide guidance and oversight to a small team, supervising fewer than two full-time employees
A passion for quality food preparation and a commitment to teamwork and service excellence

Responsibilities

Lead food preparation and production at an assigned station, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and safety practices
Provide direction and support to team members assigned to the station
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements in alignment with Sodexo and Kaiser Permanente standards