What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef 4 position at Sodexo?
Unit Description
You believe in an open, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Lead a team where engagement, productivity and innovation are born in this environment. Sodexo is hiring for an Executive Chef 4 for a large university in Idaho. *Relocation Assistance is available, 90 miles from campus in the contiguous U.S. Enjoy Major Holidays and campus breaks OFF!
Focus on Sustainability and Local Sourcing are paramount to the success of this operation on a beautiful campus. This position will lead, train, motivate our teams, with a strong passion for food and students. Our successful candidate will manage food production systems for resident dining, serving thousands of healthy meals per day and managing extensive, high-profile catering. This is a potential sale, contingent offers will be made.
The passion to present high-quality, innovative options while managing food cost within budget will be key to success in the role. Food safety, successful COVID Response, sanitation and local sourcing are key priorities. Successful candidates are highly organized and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This is a potential sale, contingent offers will be made.
Sodexo offers extensive benefits way beyond medical, dental, vision and life insurances, we have Concierge services to help you through everyday life demands, a Matching 401K, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Business Resource Groups to provide a safe space and supportive environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work and develop professionally.
Learn more about Sodexo’s Benefits
The successful candidate will:
- Have 5 years High-Level Executive Chef Management Experience
- Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
- Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
- Have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
- Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
- Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
- A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
- Strong coaching and employee development skills
- Have a passion for food and innovation
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Not the job for you?
At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.
Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.
Position Summary
Directs daily operations of food production, including menu planning, purchasing, ordering, inventory food preparation, post meal analysis and record keeping. Ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory, and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.
Establishes operating standards, implements and maintains Sodexo and branded concepts standards, creates quality improvements and communicates them to employees.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Sodexo/client policies and procedures (e.g. HACCP, quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel, SoSafe and EcoSure).
Trains other chefs/staff on culinary skills through day to day trainings as well the use of Culinary Foundations trainings and standards, and serves as technical expert.
Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction for all aspects of food production to ensure account retention.
Qualifications & Requirements
Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 5 years
Basic Functional Experience - 3 years
Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.