Executive Chef 3 Schools (k-12)- Student /Child Nutrition

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food and facilities management services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its clients and communities. With a strong presence across various sectors including education, healthcare, corporate, and government, Sodexo delivers personalized solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. The company is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, ensuring employees are valued, respected, and have a voice within the organization. Sodexo's approach focuses on creating better everyday experiences for both employees and customers through innovative service delivery and sustainable practices.

Waco Independent School District (Waco ISD), located in Waco, TX, is a premier school district serving approximately 15,000 students across 24 schools. As a long-term client of Sodexo, Waco ISD benefits from dedicated culinary and food service management aimed at providing nutritious, appealing, and high-quality meals to its students. Sodexo's partnership with Waco ISD exemplifies its commitment to community impact and educational support through superior food service operations.

The Executive Chef 3 position at Waco ISD offers a unique leadership opportunity within Sodexo’s educational sector. This role is central to enhancing culinary operations by overseeing food quality, menu compliance, and culinary training across multiple schools within the district. The Executive Chef will be responsible for managing the culinary team and ensuring adherence to Sodexo and USDA culinary standards, which includes recipe compliance and maintaining strict food safety and sanitation requirements. Additionally, this role involves managing purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, and food production to maximize operational efficiency and budgetary control.

Beyond daily culinary management, the Executive Chef will oversee catering functions within Waco ISD and Sodexo’s neighboring K-12 accounts, playing a vital role in event planning and execution. The role also demands creativity and innovation in developing culinary promotions designed to increase student meal participation, thereby supporting the district’s nutritional objectives and enhancing the overall dining experience.

With an emphasis on leadership, the Executive Chef will mentor and develop frontline hourly-paid staff to foster a motivated, skilled culinary team capable of delivering exceptional food service. This includes hands-on coaching, employee development, and cultivating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Sodexo values fair and equitable compensation, and salaries for this position are reflective of a candidate’s education, skills, experience, and training. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement.

This role is ideal for a culinary professional passionate about food innovation, committed to high standards, and interested in making a positive impact on student nutrition and community well-being within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Sodexo’s mission to create better everyday experiences aligns with providing the Executive Chef the platform to lead impactful culinary services at Waco ISD and contribute to the broader goals of health, education, and community development.