Executive Chef 1

Sodexo • Dubuque, IA

110d

About The Position

We are SodexoMagic! Sodexo is seeking a creative and skilled Executive Chef 1 at UPH Finley Hospital located in Dubuque, IA. You will oversee food production for patient dining, retail food services, and catering, ensuring exceptional quality, safety, and guest satisfaction in a healthcare environment. This leadership role requires culinary expertise combined with strong management skills to drive operational excellence, support clinical nutrition needs, and deliver a superior dining experience that promotes healing and wellness. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges.

Requirements

• A strong culinary background in a high-volume environment.
• Strong management skills and experience.
• Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends.
• Proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused.
• A proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction.
• ServSafe Certified with proven working knowledge of HAACP; C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the hospital.
• Manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff.
• Procurement and purchasing.
• Create menus based on client needs.
• Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services.
• Create interpersonal relationships with clients.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree