Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Careers•Lexington, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Let your passion for people be the driver of your success at Sodexo. Through your leadership, your team will make a real impact every day! Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital located in Lexington, KY. This culinary leader should be willing to cook alongside their team. Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being

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
the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team
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
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare foodservice experience is a plus

Responsibilities

implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
prepare food for the café and/or patient tray line according to Sodexo standards
be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
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