Executive Chef 3

Sodexo is a global leader in providing quality food service, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions across various industries. With a mission to create a better everyday for everyone and enhance the quality of life, Sodexo partners with clients to deliver memorable experiences for both customers and employees. The company operates with a strong commitment to social, economic, and environmental progress in the communities it serves, fostering diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity as foundational values. Sodexo's emphasis on respect, fairness, and empowerment supports a positive work environment where employees can thrive, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the team and its goals.

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, located in Fayetteville, NC, is a premier acute care hospital featuring level III trauma services. The facility boasts 733 licensed beds, including 78 dedicated rehabilitation beds and is part of the larger Cape Fear Valley Health System, the 8th largest in North Carolina. Serving a region spanning six counties in Southeastern North Carolina, the medical center cares for more than 935,000 patients annually, with the entire health system accommodating 916 patient beds. This hospital is renowned for its commitment to patient care and advanced medical services, providing an ideal environment for health-focused culinary operations.

The Executive Chef 3 role at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the culinary operations within the healthcare setting. The executive chef will lead the menu planning, development, and execution of culinary programs, ensuring all food services meet the highest standards of nutrition, quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. This role requires managing purchasing activities, food compliance, cost analysis, and production forecasting to achieve operational efficiency and financial control.

As a culinary leader, the Executive Chef 3 will uphold Sodexo’s standards in recipe compliance, food presentation, kitchen cleanliness, safety protocols, and staff training. Motivating and developing team members to embrace culinary innovations and maintain high food quality is a critical responsibility. The role involves ensuring strict adherence to food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and overall workplace safety, including conducting audits, overseeing schedules, and managing inventory control systems.

Experience with automated food management, production and inventory systems, and scheduling tools such as KRONOS is preferred, enhancing workflow efficiencies. Additional responsibilities include managing catering services, retail outlets, and patient dining to maintain exceptional customer and client satisfaction. The Executive Chef 3 will lead initiatives for food and physical safety training, maintain audit documentation, and implement corrective actions to uphold quality standards consistently.

This position offers opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement, reflecting Sodexo’s commitment to employee development. Compensation is competitive and tailored to candidates based on their education, skills, training, and experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and company holidays, supporting a balanced and rewarding professional life.

Working as an Executive Chef 3 at Sodexo within Cape Fear Valley Medical Center means joining a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence in support of patient care. This role demands strong leadership, culinary creativity, operational acumen, and a passion for delivering exceptional food experiences in a healthcare environment.