Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo • Claremont, CA

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About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager 3 for Harvey Mudd College, located in Claremont, CA. As Food Production Manager 3, you will play a key role in overseeing production operations in a campus dining program. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Requirements

• Executive Chef or high-level culinary/production management experience, preferably in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of food production systems, inventory control, and cost management.
• Experience with labor scheduling and back-of-house operations.
• Excellent culinary skills with a focus on quality, presentation, and efficiency.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and team development abilities.
• Technologically savvy and capable of using Sodexo systems and tools effectively.
• Commitment to food safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day food production in the main dining hall, supporting retail and catering operations.
• Direct recipe/menu accuracy, food preparation, and offer execution across dining venues.
• Implement and oversee Sodexo DRIVE and back-of-house systems including HACCP protocols.
• Support ordering, receiving, and inventory processes across resident dining and catering.
• Monitor and control food, labor, and production costs in alignment with financial goals.
• Ensure proper post-production reporting and compliance with culinary standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop creative, high-quality menus.
• Train, coach, and lead frontline staff to maintain consistency and quality in all operations.

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
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Associate degree