Executive Chef 2

Are you a Chef in a high volume dining operation, looking for a company that provides ongoing professional development and career opportunities?

Sodexo Campus Dining is hiring for an Executive Chef 2 for the University of Jamestown, in Jamestown, North Dakota.   Our fast-paced kitchen team manages all of our Student Dining Meals, as well as Catering and Concessions.  With Summer Camps and Conferences, we are a year-round account with room to grow.  If you are driven by creating nutricious meals for our students while ensuring safety, quality, and maintaining standards, this is a perfect fit for you! 

Is this the right opportunity for you?  The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting
• Have a proven track record developing and motivating team members to embrace culinary innovations
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food 

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.

Are You the ONE?  We are looking for candidates who have:

• 3 - 5 years experience in a high volume, fast paced kitchen, University or other large volume dining experience preferred
• A strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, and strong coaching and employee development skills
• Have a passion for food and innovation and looking for opportunities to grow your culinary career

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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.