Senior Area Executive Chef

Denver, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision care

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to improving quality of life and providing exceptional experiences for customers and employees alike. With a strong focus on sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation, Sodexo partners with a diverse range of sectors including education, healthcare, corporate, and government to deliver integrated solutions that meet the unique needs of each community it serves. By leveraging its extensive expertise and comprehensive service offerings, Sodexo aims to create a better everyday for everyone, fostering environments where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.

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Job Requirements

culinary degree or equivalent professional certification required
minimum 7 years of culinary experience
at least 3 years in a multi-unit leadership role
experience in K-12 foodservice or institutional dining strongly preferred
strong knowledge of USDA child nutrition guidelines and food safety standards
excellent communication, training, public speaking, and project management skills
proficiency in Microsoft Office and menu management software

Job Qualifications

culinary degree or equivalent professional certification
minimum 7 years of culinary experience
at least 3 years in a multi-unit leadership role
experience in K-12 foodservice or institutional dining preferred
strong knowledge of USDA child nutrition guidelines and food safety standards
excellent communication, training, public speaking, and project management skills
proficiency in Microsoft Office and menu management software
bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
minimum 5 years management experience
minimum 3 years functional experience

Job Duties

develop learning guides and visual training materials for kitchen staff
lead culinary workshops and hands-on training sessions for chefs and foodservice teams
support new brand rollouts and ensure consistent execution across all locations
monitor and analyze food cost data to identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
partner with purchasing and inventory teams to optimize product selection and reduce waste
implement portion control strategies and inventory management best practices
design and manage menus aligned to K-12 brands for elementary, middle and high schools
develop innovative recipes and menus that drive student meal participation and satisfaction
design and implement seasonal, compliant, and culturally preferred recipes tailored to K-12 students
collaborate with nutritionists and procurement teams to ensure menus meet USDA and state regulations
conduct taste tests and student engagement sessions to gather feedback
serve as a culinary mentor and resource for operations leadership, chefs, and onsite kitchen managers
collaborate with operations, marketing, nutrition, brand management, communications, and compliance teams to support district goals
participate in strategic planning and contribute to company-wide culinary initiatives

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