Executive Chef 3 - School/Child Nutrition

Sodexo is a global leader in integrated food services, facilities management, and catering solutions, dedicated to improving the quality of life for the communities it serves. Known for its commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Sodexo partners with organizations across a variety of sectors to deliver exceptional experiences tailored to the unique needs of each client. With a broad portfolio of services ranging from food services to facilities management, the company creates value by addressing critical needs that enhance the overall well-being of employees, customers, and local communities. Sodexo’s innovative approach drives social, economic, and environmental progress in the locations where it operates, and the organization takes pride in fostering a workplace culture that respects individuality and promotes career growth.

The Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD) is a premier, long-standing client of Sodexo, serving approximately 15,000 students across 24 schools in Waco, Texas. As an established educational institution, Waco ISD is committed to providing its students with nutritious meals and quality culinary services that support their health and academic success. Sodexo partners with Waco ISD to manage culinary operations that maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that student meal programs are both efficient and appealing.

The Executive Chef 3 position for Waco ISD is a strategic culinary leadership role responsible for overseeing all culinary activities across the district’s multiple school locations. This role demands a strong culinary background combined with the ability to apply innovative culinary trends to traditional school meal offerings. The Executive Chef will directly influence culinary training and food quality standards, managing purchasing, menu development, and food cost analysis to optimize operational efficiency and enhance student meal participation.

This position also includes oversight of the PrimeroEdge food management system, which supports inventory control and meal production processes across multiple units. The Executive Chef will ensure strict adherence to both Sodexo's and the USDA's culinary standards, including recipe compliance and food safety regulations, thereby guaranteeing that all meals served meet nutritional guidelines and quality benchmarks. Effective leadership and staff development are key components of the role as the Executive Chef will provide coaching, mentoring, and motivation to hourly frontline staff, fostering a team environment that delivers exceptional service.

In addition to daily culinary operations, the Executive Chef will coordinate catering functions for Waco ISD as well as Sodexo’s neighboring K-12 accounts, creating culinary promotions designed to increase student meal purchases and engagement. This role requires excellent communication skills, leadership, and a passion for food innovation to continuously improve the school dining experience. The salary for this position is competitive and based on the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package offered by Sodexo.