Food Production Manager 2

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to enhancing the daily experiences of people through reliable food services, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions. With a presence worldwide, Sodexo prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and community progress. The company partners with a variety of clients, including healthcare facilities, to deliver high-quality food and operational services. As part of its mission to improve quality of life, Sodexo fosters a culture where employees are respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

The Food Production Manager role at Sodexo's NYC Health + Hospitals Culinary Center in Brooklyn offers an exciting opportunity to lead large-scale healthcare food production efforts that directly impact patient care across New York City. This high-volume cook-chill/commissary production environment is responsible for preparing and distributing nutritious, safe, and high-quality meals to multiple healthcare facilities, supporting their mission to provide excellent patient services.

This position is well-suited for a hands-on leader who thrives in a structured, unionized healthcare environment and is passionate about safety, quality, and operational efficiency. The Food Production Manager will oversee the daily cook-chill food production operations, ensuring all food is properly prepped, cooked, cooled, and staged for distribution. They will monitor critical food safety processes like retherm standards, blast chilling, holding times, and temperature compliance according to Department of Health and regulatory guidelines.

Leading a team of approximately 15 union employees, including cooks, food service aides, and frontline supervisors, the Food Production Manager will foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and productivity. Strong leadership skills are essential to maintain Sodexo's zero-harm safety culture and promote adherence to safe work practices and established safety programs. In addition to food safety, the role demands strict enforcement of sanitation, hygiene, and HACCP compliance, including accurate production logs and adherence to opening and closing procedures.

This role also involves optimizing production schedules and workflows to meet quality standards while maintaining operational efficiency. Collaboration with operational leadership is key to driving continuous improvement initiatives and meeting service expectations across the healthcare food production network.

Compensation for this role is fair and equitable, determined partially based on the candidate's education and years of relevant experience. Sodexo also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and career growth. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision care, wellness programs, 401(k) plans with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Working at Sodexo means being part of an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunities. Employees enjoy a respectful and supportive work environment that encourages idea sharing and collaboration. Sodexo’s commitment to employee development creates pathways for career growth and advancement, making this Food Production Manager role an excellent opportunity for professionals committed to excellence in healthcare food production and strong leadership in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.