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Chef Manager

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Sodexo

Chef Manager

Des Moines, IA

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Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day. Share your vision and inspire others by working with Sodexo Healthcare!

The Chef Manager position is located at Broadlawns Medical Center located in Des Moines, Iowa. This leader will be responsible for a dynamic group of employees using their chef skills to support patient services, retail (café), and catering.

Perks include:

  • Comprehensive benefits that start day 1 of hire
  • No late night shifts
  • 3 weeks paid vacation your first year
  • Growth opportunities

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The successful candidate will:

  • evaluate and develop service levels for the food programs that support overall Patient Services, Cafeteria, Coffee Shop, and Catering;
  • Collaborate with clinical, food service, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance the food service experience;
  • perform a variety of audits and daily rounds to ensure food quality and presentation exceeds the expectations of our customers;
  • perform management functions that include direct supervision of hourly associates including employee development;
  • create and deliver innovative and enriching cafe experiences for patients and customers;
  • have oversight of day-to-day operations;
  • develop and maintain client and customer relationships;

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

  • excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies;
  • passion for our patients and customers to ensure our Sodexo CARES (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Service) behaviors are followed daily;
  • knowledge of nutrition and specialized diets is a plus;
  • strong management skills;

Learn more about Broadlawns Medical Center HERE

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

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.

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 complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Client-provided location(s): Des Moines, IA, USA
Job ID: Sodexo-28632069
Employment Type: Other