Food Production Manager 2

Unit Description

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Sodexo School Food Services has an opportunity for an experienced Food Production Manager to support a large K-12 School district located in the Holyoke, MA.  This account is innovative, progressive with strong Student Well Being initiatives. 

The best qualified candidate will have strong communication skills, be highly organized; detail oriented and have the ability to delegate effectively.  Responsible for conducting internally required audits, train staff and modify training as needed, gather and enter Food/Supply Orders, Inventory Management, and In-Unit Catering events. 

Seeking candidates with strong technology background and previous experience with National School Lunch/Breakfast programs, along with knowledge of current USDA regulations.  If you have strong financial and analytical skills, quality food operational skills, and proven interpersonal skills, this may be the opportunity for you. This is a great position for someone looking for a better work-life balance while having the opportunity to grow their career within Sodexo!

The successful candidate will:

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• deliver high quality food service;
• provide employee training and development; 
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• create a positive working environment; and
• ensure Sodexo and USDA standards are met.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who: 

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; 

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Position Summary

Responsible for inventory management and procurement of food and supplies at an account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company.  Manages food production through kitchen staff in a medium facility. Contributes to account revenue and operating profit contribution through cost containment and safety. Key Duties- Utilizes Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and programs to direct daily operations including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.

- Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned.

- Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards

- Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary

- Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent Basic Management Experience - 1 yearSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.