Support Services Manager - Food

Sodexo is seeking a Support Services Manager - Food (Executive Chef 1) based at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (West Campus) , in Boston, MA.  In this role you will work mostly early morning and day time hours Monday-Friday, but will need the flexibility to work as the manager on duty every third weekend.  In this role you will assist with patient meal experience in this 400+ bed hospital as well as retail and catering preparation. 

This position can last up to 18 months with potential to transition into a permanent position.  This position comes with benefits.

The successful candidate will:

• supervise and effectively lead a team of frontline associates
• provide shift coverage when needed
• create and standardize new menus; manage inventory to keep up with demand
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, catering, and patient services
• be responsible for all ongoing and annual food and physical safety training for hourly associates
• conduct audits and creates action plans based on audit findings

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

• a culinary background that showcases an ability to stay current with new and innovative culinary trends
• prior food management experience 
• excellent leadership and communication skills
• a strong production culinary background, ideally in a corporate, campus, catering and/or upscale restaurant environment
• menu planning and inventory management experience
• a solid understanding of food safety and sanitation guidelines - Servsafe certified preferred, and working knowledge of HACCP

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years

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