Sous Chef

Role Overview 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 highu2011standards, fastu2011paced 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. What You'll Do + 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 highu2011standardsu2011driven environment + Support daily production, quality control, and service execution while upholding Sodexou2019s operational and brand 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 + 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 fastu2011paced healthcare environment + ServSafe Certification required + Working knowledge of HACCP principles and handsu2011on experience with health and safety audits + Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in foodservice operations 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 youu2019re 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 completethis form (. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience Location _US-CA-SAN DIEGO_ System ID _987877_ Category _Culinary_ Employment Status _Full-Time_ _Non-Exempt_ Posted Range _$22.37 to $29.03_ Company : Segment Desc _HOSPITALS_ _On-Site_

Created: 2026-04-15