Food Operations Manager 1

We believe in quality ingredients – and not just for our food. Our most valuable ingredient – the heart of our business – is you. 

Sodexo is seeking a well rounded operations enthusiast to join the team as a Food Operations Manager 1 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital in Kenansville, NC. This is an 81 bed acute care facility that supports patient services, catering, and our retail café. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of 20 and all aspects of the food service operation.  Strong preference for applicants who have solid organizational skills, client and patient engagement proficiency, and customer service.  If you have contract foodservice management experience in a healthcare environment- you are encouraged to apply now!

Typical Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends and holidays based on business needs)

 The successful candidate will:

• be responsible for purchasing, weekly financials, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; 
• 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; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who: 

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• have an optimistic attitude with an enthusiastic and energetic personality.

Benefits: 

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.