Executive Chef 1

Sodexo • West Des Moines, IA

110d

About The Position

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management, and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 - Food for UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital located in West Des Moines, IA. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment.

Requirements

• Strong culinary background with the ability to stay current with new culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong management skills and previous experience in a high-volume facility.
• High-end catering and dining experience with a passion for culinary arts.
• Strong production culinary background, ideally in an upscale restaurant/retail/catering environment.
• Experience leading and engaging a culinary team with exceptional HR and management skills.
• Menu planning experience and understanding of current culinary trends.
• Ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong customer relationships.
• Ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.
• Ability to successfully lead, develop, and train a team.
• Creative problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficient computer skills and exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Servsafe certified with knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.
• C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the hospital including catering, retail menus, and food safety.
• Monitor and conduct audits for FMS and implement standardization for new menus.
• Be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates.
• Conduct Gold Check audits and create action plans based on audit findings.
• Work with vendors on procurement items and manage purchasing financial audits.
• Continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations.
• Improve and standardize catering and banquet services, creating menus based on client needs.
• Implement innovative ideas in retail, catering, and patient services.
• Create interpersonal relationships with clients in the hospital.

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
• Education Level: Associate degree