Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo•Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC

About The Position

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact. Sodexo is currently seeking a Food Production Manager 3 to join our team at the US Marine Corps at Camp Mess Hall FC65 Lejeune, North Carolina. The mess halls offer a rotating varied menu that includes specialty bars and fast food. The Dining Facility operates 7 days a week, 365 days per year and serves 9,000 meals a week. The Production Manager 3 will be responsible for overseeing all food service operations, particularly food production, ordering and financial management. Duties include menu execution, training, team building, scheduling and purchasing at this highly structured, high profile account. This position will be supervising Sodexo and contract employees. The Production Manager assumes Food Operations Manager duties in his/her absence. The ideal candidate will have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience in a diverse work environment. The ability to work collaboratively, preferably in a fast paced, highly regimented environment is desired. Candidate must have culinary production experience and a passion for managing systems and standards. Must be Servsafe certified. What You'll Do Oversee the food service program; have excellent communication skills; create a positive environment; and ensure Sodexo Standards are met. What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: 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 More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; have basic culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; have the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed; and prefer ServSafe certification Who We Are At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Requirements

Have a work history demonstrating strong leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively
Have basic culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance
Have the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service
Be able to demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed
Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

Prefer ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

Oversee the food service program
Have excellent communication skills
Create a positive environment
Ensure Sodexo Standards are met
Overseeing all food service operations, particularly food production, ordering and financial management
Menu execution
Training
Team building
Scheduling
Purchasing
Supervising Sodexo and contract employees
Assumes Food Operations Manager duties in his/her absence