Executive Chef 2

Sodexo currently has a career opportunity for an Executive Chef 2 to join our healthcare Food Service team at . This position will report directly to the Food Operations Manager and will be responsible for assisting with the production food service operations in the back of the house at this outstanding account.

 

Job Responsibilities include:

• Direct oversight of up to 25 employees.
• Assists the Executive Chef in oversight and management of the day to day food production operations for the unit.
• Works in Sodexo systems to ensure compliance to Sodexo recipe standards, ordering standards and other production policies and procedures are being followed on a daily basis.
• Human resource duties including hiring, scheduling, payroll, performance management, and the on-going training of employees.
• Drives Sodexo food service programs at the unit.
• Implements quick operational and/or process changes to positively impact revenue, profitability and patient satisfaction.
• Interacts with Sodexo clients on a regular basis.
• Ensure high level customer satisfaction and high quality experience.
• Must meet (or exceed) Sodexo standards of operations.
• Creates a positive environment and successfully trains, motivates and manages a team.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
• Takes on additional duties as assigned.

If this describes your background, we want to hear from you!

• Strong management level experience in a food service environment.
• Work history demonstrating kitchen production or culinary experience preferably in healthcare.
• Previous supervisory or management level experience.
• Ability to lead, direct and train employees.
• Ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a fast paced healthcare environment.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing strong customer relationships and a passion for a high level of customer service.
• Excellent computer skills and report management experience.
• Strong attention to company policy, standards, and regulations.
• Knowledgeable in compliance to food safety (HACCP), sanitation and overall workplace safety standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Experience in working in a union environment.

Designs, supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel in a medium to large account. This position is recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for other chefs and cooks within the account. Selects and develops recipes and other items for clients. Develops menu, implements and trains HACCP, oversees/purchases food, establishes production levels and inventory controls, interviews and hires new chefs, manages/controls food cost issues and offer solutions, may train other chefs outside account. May cook selected items, and plan or price menus. Typically has chefs and cooks reporting to this position.

 

Basic Education Requirement - Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.