
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
wellness programs
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in quality-of-life services, dedicated to improving daily experiences for people through innovative food service, facilities management, and integrated solutions. With a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and employee respect, Sodexo prides itself on creating environments where all team members feel valued and supported. Operating in multiple sectors worldwide, Sodexo partners with hospitals, schools, corporate campuses, and other institutions to deliver exceptional service that enhances customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Their partnership with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital, a 210-bed full-service acute care facility located in Clinton, MD, reflects this commitment to excellence. The hospital is known for its advanced technology and comprehensive healthcare services, catering to more than 44,000 emergency visits and 11,000 admissions annually. Together, Sodexo and Southern Maryland Hospital aim to improve the physical and mental health of the community through outstanding patient and retail dining experiences.
The Executive Chef 2 role at Southern Maryland Hospital is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing back-of-house culinary operations across retail dining, patient meal services, and catering functions. This high-impact, high-visibility role demands a culinary expert who can manage multiple teams while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. The Executive Chef's leadership directly influences patient satisfaction and enhances the dining ambiance for visitors and staff alike. Key responsibilities include managing chefs and catering personnel, ensuring compliance with Sodexo's culinary systems and standards, and implementing innovative menu offerings that meet diverse nutritional needs.
This role also focuses heavily on operational efficiency, including inventory control, schedule management, safety training, and quality audits to uphold regulatory and corporate standards. Candidates with proven culinary management experience in healthcare environments, especially those familiar with food management systems like Sodexo's FMS, will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Sodexo offers competitive compensation that reflects experience and education, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and career development resources such as tuition reimbursement. This position not only offers a challenging and fulfilling career path but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Southern Maryland community's health and well-being through culinary excellence.
The Executive Chef 2 role at Southern Maryland Hospital is a pivotal position responsible for overseeing back-of-house culinary operations across retail dining, patient meal services, and catering functions. This high-impact, high-visibility role demands a culinary expert who can manage multiple teams while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. The Executive Chef's leadership directly influences patient satisfaction and enhances the dining ambiance for visitors and staff alike. Key responsibilities include managing chefs and catering personnel, ensuring compliance with Sodexo's culinary systems and standards, and implementing innovative menu offerings that meet diverse nutritional needs.
This role also focuses heavily on operational efficiency, including inventory control, schedule management, safety training, and quality audits to uphold regulatory and corporate standards. Candidates with proven culinary management experience in healthcare environments, especially those familiar with food management systems like Sodexo's FMS, will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Sodexo offers competitive compensation that reflects experience and education, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, and career development resources such as tuition reimbursement. This position not only offers a challenging and fulfilling career path but also the chance to contribute meaningfully to the Southern Maryland community's health and well-being through culinary excellence.
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
Job Qualifications
- 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
- strong culinary background with passion for food and innovation
- prior experience working with a contract management company
- strong computer skills especially with Microsoft Word and Excel
- excellent leadership and communication skills with ability to coach, mentor and engage frontline culinary team
- previous experience working in high-volume facility
- strong management skills
- knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS)
Job Duties
- directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager
- maintain chef/manager schedules
- cover chefs/manager schedule as needed
- be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers through the use of Ingenium
- implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital including catering, retail menus, LTO’s, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety
- monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus
- be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
- conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books
- work with vendors on procurement items
- be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits
- conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks
- create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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