Executive Chef 1 - Full-time / Part-time

Unit Description

Sodexo at Adams State - a liberal arts university in Alamosa, CO - is looking for a RESOURCE (temporary) Executive Chef to assist the General Manager in the day to day operation of the Resident Dining hall, serving over 554 students on meal plans through multiple stations. Alamosa is a small diverse community on the Rio Grande River. Typical shift for the Executive Chef will be Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 7 pm with occasional weekends.

The ideal candidate has proven culinary skills and will have:

• Previous or current Sodexo kitchen management experience or experience in other high-volume environments: college, hospital or corporate business segments, banquet/hotel.
• Strong "culinary chops" and ability to ensure high volume, high quality food production.
• Solid understanding of production systems and ability to learn Sodexo proprietary systems for ordering and inventory: Food Management, Labor Management, as well as HAACP food and physical safety.
• Seeking bilingual candidates – the ability to speak Spanish would be helpful in managing this workforce.

Why Sodexo at Adams State?

While this position is a temporary RESOURCE position, this is an excellent opportunity to join the Sodexo team, learn our systems and processes in preparation for full time employment and great career opportunities!

Adams State is close to the mountains and the Highest sand dunes in the country, close to fishing and hunting. The area is one of the most reasonable cost of living areas in Colorado. Alamosa gets over 320 days of sunlight.

If you are looking to learn Sodexo systems and processes – this may be the job for you!!! APPLY TODAY!

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through executionKey Duties-Executes the culinary function-Customer & Client satisfaction-Manages food & physical safety program.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic Functional Experience – 1 year 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.