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Role Overview
Do you strive to create amazing culinary experiences?
Sodexo is Seeking an Executive Chef for a University in South Central Pennsylvania (Susquehanna River Valley). The successful candidate will directly impact culinary operations while supporting, training, and developing supervisors and their teams. A critical element of the role is accessibility for the staff by being on the floor during service times and showing strong leadership ability.
What You'll Do
- Direct and train cooks and utility workers.
- Ensure food preparation and production meet operational standards.
- Manages catering and retail areas.
- Maintain customer and client satisfaction.
- Financial management to include food cost and labor management.
- Manage food and physical safety programs.
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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.
What You Bring
- An outstanding culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams and stay current with new culinary trends;
- Ability to enhance the university's dining experience, ensuring high-quality standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences to students and staff;
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest culinary standards;
- Strong coaching and employee development skills;
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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.