Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management, and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. Sodexo is hiring a Food Production Manager 3 with UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical center located in Des Moines, IA. The Food Production Manager is responsible for food and supply purchasing, inventory, meal planning and the culinary experience for the patient room service program and the cafe. The position will use Sodexo tools and processes and integrate them with the programs at Unity Point to create great patient and customer experiences. As a team Sodexo leaders will work with the staff of North Memorial to drive staff and patient engagement, while working with leadership both inside the department and within the hospital.

Requirements

• Previous food production experience in healthcare, restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Experience providing catering food service a plus.
• Working knowledge of ordering, production and management systems and inventory management.
• Demonstrated success with leading and developing staff members.
• Have a background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Experience in a Union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring daily operations in the kitchen and retail cafe areas.
• Oversee catering deliveries and set ups and assist with ordering as needed.
• Motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff members.
• Utilize Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and use of catering and retail programs efficiently.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree