Executive Chef 1
About The Position
Sodexo Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef to support culinary operations at Ozanam Hall of Queens in Queens, NY. Ozanam Hall is a 432-bed senior living community including skilled nursing, short-term rehab, memory care, and hospice services, recognized as a Best Nursing Home and Short-Term Rehab – Top Performing in 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. At Sodexo, the purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. They believe in improving the quality of life for those they serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where they operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. The company values its employees, treating them fairly and with respect, and fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. They embrace diversity and inclusion as core values and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities.
Requirements
- A strong culinary background with prior high-volume food production experience
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and train a culinary team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong customer service and communication abilities
- Working knowledge of HACCP and experience with health and safety audits
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of 22 FTEs, including cooks, supervisors, and frontline kitchen staff
- Oversee all aspects of food production, procurement, quality assurance, and safety
- Implement and standardize culinary systems and procedures, including catering, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, food presentation, and kitchen safety/cleanliness
- Train, mentor, and develop the culinary team through a hands-on leadership approach
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
