Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers•Utica, NY

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our food operations team at Acacia Village, Masonic Care Communities, located in Utica, New York. This Executive Chef will oversee the independent living dining operations, which offer various dining service options in The Hearth and Timbers restaurants for residents of the lodges and cottages. The Hearth offers menu options to fit every budget. Timbers provides a fine dining experience, with a destination dining room for additional options. The Executive Chef will be hands-on and provide culinary leadership for the on-site team and work with leadership in both the Acacia facility and Masonic Care Communities' venues. Responsibilities include direction and training of the cook and production staff as well as wait staff. This position typically follows a 9:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. schedule, with every other weekend coverage and alternating holidays. This is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career!

Requirements

A strong culinary background
Ordering and inventory experience
Strong knowledge of safety and sanitation
Experience training and mentoring a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset
An enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm
A positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
2 years minimum management experience
2 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily food production serving approximately 200 independent living residents
Lead and mentor the kitchen staff
Oversee ordering and inventory management
Build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo
Provide culinary leadership for the on-site team
Work with leadership in both the Acacia facility and Masonic Care Communities' venues
Direction and training of the cook and production staff as well as wait staff