Executive Chef 3
Sodexo Careers•Pennington, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for a 600 bed, two hospital acute care system located in Trenton and Hopewell Township, NJ. In this lead culinary role, you will direct and participate in all of the food production operations for their full-service Cafe, Catering and Patient Meal Services utilizing the speciality meal program "At Your Request". Responsibilities will include: menu planning, hands-on food prep, food & labor costing, inventory/purchasing, training, scheduling and supervision of 50 union and non-union hourly associates.
Requirements
- Work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills
- Previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
- Culinary production experience
- Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Professional communication skills
- Passion for a high level of customer service
- Enthusiastic and confident
- Ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team
- Prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
- Working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS), The Market Connection (TMC), Sodexo Menu Graphics (SMG), Catetrax
- Proficient in computer skills and report management experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years minimum management experience
- 3 years minimum functional experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
Nice To Haves
- This does not apply to external candidates.
Responsibilities
- Have oversight of day-to-day operations
- Successfully coordinate all required tasks through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline staff
- Support Patient Service and retail department
- Develop and maintain client and customer relationships (i.e., comfortable in c-suite settings where communication skills are imperative when serving as top level site management)
- Develop strategic plans
- Ensure HACCP, regulatory and standards compliance
- Create a positive environment
- Ensure Sodexo standards are met
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
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
Upload and Match Resume
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
