Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $50,660.00 - $65,560.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision care
wellness programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
company holidays
Career growth opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Sodexo Seniors, a division of Sodexo, is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors by providing exceptional food and hospitality services within senior living communities. Sodexo is a global leader in integrated food services and facilities management, with a commitment to improving quality of life for clients and their communities worldwide. Within this framework, Sodexo Seniors focuses on creating culinary experiences tailored specifically to senior living environments, blending nutrition, innovation, and hospitality to elevate dining services to new heights. Methwick Community, located in Cedar Rapids, IA, is proud to partner with Sodexo Seniors to bring an upscale, culinary-driven dining experience to its residents, emphasizing personalized care and quality in every meal served.
The Executive Chef role at Methwick Community is a pivotal position that combines culinary artistry with leadership and operational management. This position requires a hands-on approach to overseeing upscale food production within a senior living facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining or hotel and restaurant kitchens with a scratch kitchen background, showcasing an ability to craft eclectic and sophisticated menus. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating an environment that fosters culinary innovation, quality, and adherence to the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
In this role, the Executive Chef will manage purchasing, inventory control, food cost analysis, and production forecasting to ensure menu compliance and budget adherence. They will uphold Sodexo Culinary standards by enforcing recipe compliance and guaranteeing consistency and excellence in food quality. Motivating and developing team members to embrace culinary creativity and innovation is a core focus, as is maintaining thorough knowledge of automated food inventory and management systems. This role is tailored for a culinary professional with a passion for food, leadership skills, and a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for seniors.
The Executive Chef role at Methwick Community is a pivotal position that combines culinary artistry with leadership and operational management. This position requires a hands-on approach to overseeing upscale food production within a senior living facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fine dining or hotel and restaurant kitchens with a scratch kitchen background, showcasing an ability to craft eclectic and sophisticated menus. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating an environment that fosters culinary innovation, quality, and adherence to the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
In this role, the Executive Chef will manage purchasing, inventory control, food cost analysis, and production forecasting to ensure menu compliance and budget adherence. They will uphold Sodexo Culinary standards by enforcing recipe compliance and guaranteeing consistency and excellence in food quality. Motivating and developing team members to embrace culinary creativity and innovation is a core focus, as is maintaining thorough knowledge of automated food inventory and management systems. This role is tailored for a culinary professional with a passion for food, leadership skills, and a commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for seniors.
Job Requirements
- minimum education requirement - associate's degree or equivalent experience
- minimum management experience - 2 years
- minimum functional experience - 1 year 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 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts
- strong culinary background with ability to stay current with new culinary trends
- excellent leadership and communication skills
- strong coaching and employee development skills
- passion for food and innovation
Job Duties
- be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
- ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented
- have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations
- ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
- have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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