Executive Chef 3

Sodexo•Hazard, KY

1d•$66,895 - $86,570•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Hazard Regional Medical Center located in Hazard, KY. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment. 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 multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment.
The ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team.
Ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments.
Creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills.
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.

Responsibilities

Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital.
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.