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Role Overview

SodexoMagic is seeking a talented and driven **Sous Chef** to join our culinary team at Kaiser Permanente in San Jose, CA. This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional with strong operational experience, a creative approach to food, and the ability to lead and develop a team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, ensures the highest standards of food safety, and delivers exceptional dining experiences for our clients and guests.

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

+ Oversee daily kitchen operations, including staff training, scheduling, and maintaining HACCP compliance.

+ Develop and execute creative, high-quality menus for catering and special events.

+ Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships to ensure cost control and timely delivery.

+ Ensure flawless event execution through strong organizational skills and hands-on culinary expertise.

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 experience as a **Sous Chef** with strong leadership and operational skills.

+ Expertise in catering, menu development, and large-scale event execution.

+ Strong culinary background with creativity, organization, and a results-driven approach.

+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to follow through on tasks and deadlines.

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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) .

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

**Location** _US-CA-SAN JOSE_

**System ID** _984390_

**Category** _Culinary_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

_Non-Exempt_

**Posted Range** _$20.53 to 31.15_

**Company : Segment Desc** _HOSPITALS_

_On-Site_