Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management, dedicated to creating a better everyday life for people and contributing positively to the communities it serves. The company operates in numerous sectors including healthcare, education, corporate services, and remote sites, tailoring its offerings to meet the unique needs of each client. Sodexo prides itself on fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment where diversity is embraced, allowing employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Sodexo is not only focused on enhancing the customer experience but also on nurturing career growth and development for its employees through comprehensive training opportunities and support programs.
The role of Executive Chef 2 at Sodexo, based in Lansing, MI, at McLaren Greater Lansing, is a pivotal leadership position within the healthcare sector, focusing on culinary excellence and patient satisfaction. This role entails managing and overseeing all aspects of culinary operations in a hospital setting, ensuring compliance with food safety and healthcare sanitation standards. The Executive Chef 2 is tasked with delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet patient dietary requirements and enhance the overall dining experience. Leading a team of culinary professionals, this role demands strong leadership skills to direct, mentor, and develop the culinary staff effectively.
The Executive Chef 2 is responsible for standardizing culinary systems and procedures tailored to hospital environments, aligning with Sodexo's mission to improve quality of life. Critical responsibilities include menu creation based on client and patient needs, innovating in retail and catering services, managing procurement and purchasing efficiently, and fostering strong interpersonal relationships with clients to ensure service excellence. This position calls for an individual with a passion for culinary arts who is continuously seeking improvements and solutions to enhance food quality and operational efficiency. With a competitive and equitable compensation package, dependent on education and experience, Sodexo offers not just a job but a career path rich with opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee wellness and work-life balance.
The role of Executive Chef 2 at Sodexo, based in Lansing, MI, at McLaren Greater Lansing, is a pivotal leadership position within the healthcare sector, focusing on culinary excellence and patient satisfaction. This role entails managing and overseeing all aspects of culinary operations in a hospital setting, ensuring compliance with food safety and healthcare sanitation standards. The Executive Chef 2 is tasked with delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet patient dietary requirements and enhance the overall dining experience. Leading a team of culinary professionals, this role demands strong leadership skills to direct, mentor, and develop the culinary staff effectively.
The Executive Chef 2 is responsible for standardizing culinary systems and procedures tailored to hospital environments, aligning with Sodexo's mission to improve quality of life. Critical responsibilities include menu creation based on client and patient needs, innovating in retail and catering services, managing procurement and purchasing efficiently, and fostering strong interpersonal relationships with clients to ensure service excellence. This position calls for an individual with a passion for culinary arts who is continuously seeking improvements and solutions to enhance food quality and operational efficiency. With a competitive and equitable compensation package, dependent on education and experience, Sodexo offers not just a job but a career path rich with opportunities for advancement, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits designed to support employee wellness and work-life balance.
Job Requirements
- associate's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum 2 years management experience
- minimum 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts
- ServSafe certification
- working knowledge of HAACP
- strong culinary background
- proficient computer skills
- excellent organizational skills
- ability to set up processes and solve problems independently
Job Qualifications
- associate's degree or equivalent experience
- 2 years management experience
- 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc
- strong culinary background with ability to produce high quality food
- menu planning experience
- strong management skills
- proficient computer skills
- highly organized and detail-focused
- proven ability to set up processes and create efficiencies
- ServSafe certified with knowledge of HAACP
- C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus
Job Duties
- implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
- manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
- procurement and purchasing
- create menus based on client needs
- implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
- create interpersonal relationships with client
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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