Food Operations Manager 1

Creating solutions for everything from dining and nutrition to facilities maintenance and rehabilitative services, Sodexo partners with government agencies and military organizations to improve people’s quality of life and make a positive impact.

Sodexo is currently seeking a Food Operations Manager 1 to lead our team at Fort Stewart MEDCOM hospital in Hinesville, GA. The Food Operations Manager will assist in directing all food service operations, including, training, team building, scheduling and purchasing at this highly structured, high profile account. 

The Ideal candidate will have a culinary background and operational management or general manager experience from healthcare food service environment with patient and retail operations experience.

• Direct daily operations of food service to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources, ensures operating standards and regulatory requirements are met;
• manage patient and retail operations
• deliver high quality food service;
• Implements and fully utilizes all Sodexo tools and programs to ensure financial outcomes; 
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships; and/or 
• develop and implements plans, projects, with defined objectives, methods, timetables and budget to support client and Sodexo strategic plan;

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.

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance; 
• Ensures Sodexo and Army performance expectations are met;
• Ensures compliance TB Med 530 Tri Service Food Code;
• have 3-5 years of Healthcare food service experience in a management position.
• Has an understanding of HACCP, and Sodexo, NSF Standards; and/or. 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

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, etc.