Executive Catering Chef 2

Sodexo•Brookings, SD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Catering Chef for South Dakota State University located in Brookings, South Dakota. This Executive Chef will manage a high-volume catering operation on campus. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

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; and/or
have a passion for food and innovation
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

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; and/or
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.