Executive Chef 2

Sodexo • IA

74d

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Buena Vista University located in Storm Lake, Iowa. This Executive Chef will manage the dining programs campus wide that consist of Resident dining, Catering and small Retail options. 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.
• A passion for food and innovation.
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years.
• Minimum 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.
• Develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance.
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

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