Executive Chef 2

Sodexo•Thomaston, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA. This role will support a team of frontline culinary associates and be responsible for all back-of-the-house operations in retail, catering, and patient services. The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining high-volume kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is a high-impact, high-visibility position responsible for enhancing patient satisfaction and the retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation, and overall leadership presence.

Requirements

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
2 years minimum management experience.
2 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services (restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.).
Strong culinary background with demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends.
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies.
Strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility.
Servsafe certified.
Working knowledge of HACCP.
Experience with Health and Safety audits.
Proficiency in computer skills and report management experience.
Working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC).

Nice To Haves

C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversight of daily food operations and delivery of a high-quality product.
Directly manage retail, patient feeding, and catering chefs, as well as the purchasing and catering manager.
Maintain high-volume kitchen operations.
Direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.
Enhance patient satisfaction and retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation, and overall leadership presence.