Sous Chef
Sodexo USA, San Diego, CA, United States
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 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.
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 high‑standards‑driven environment
Support daily production, quality control, and service execution while upholding Sodexo’s operational and brand standards
What We Offer
Benefits
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 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
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
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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.
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 high‑standards‑driven environment
Support daily production, quality control, and service execution while upholding Sodexo’s operational and brand standards
What We Offer
Benefits
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 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
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
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