Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Careers • Westminster, MD

15h

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 to join our culinary team at Carroll Lutheran Village, a large and upscale continuing care retirement community in Westminster, Maryland . Our dining program features a diverse range of venues, including a café, two restaurants, a pub for independent living residents, a skilled care dining room, an assisted living dining room, and a full catering operation. In this hands-on culinary leadership role, the Executive Chef 1 will work closely with and report to the Executive Chef 3, overseeing a team of approximately 10 culinary staff members. This is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career! This position typically follows a 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. schedule, with every other weekend coverage. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in senior living, restaurants, or country clubs who are passionate about high-quality food and service. We offer a competitive compensation package, including three weeks of paid vacation to start, 401(k), comprehensive benefits, and more!

Requirements

• a background in food production with strong cooking skills
• high volume food production experience
• strong knowledge of safety and sanitation
• experience training and mentoring a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset
• experience managing food costs and strong computer skills
• an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm
• a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of special diets is helpful

Responsibilities

• oversee the daily food production for independent living dining operations and catering
• assist with ordering and inventory management
• train and mentor cooks
• build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo
• a strong supervisory/management skillset

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree