Purchasing and Production Manager

Sodexo is excited to offer an opportunity for a skilled Purchasing and Production Manager at UCHealth Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. In this high-volume food service environment, you'll oversee purchasing, inventory management, and production to ensure the timely delivery of quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors. If you have experience in high-volume food service operations and a passion for managing purchasing in healthcare, we invite you to apply and join a team dedicated to excellence in food service and patient satisfaction. 

This position is primarily Monday-Friday with some rotating weekends. The salary range is competitive and based on experience with a full benefits package that kicks in immediately.

• Source the right portfolio of products and services to create the best value;
• Leverage our supply partners for innovation and growth; and/or
• deliver high quality food services including retail, catering and patient meal management operations; 
• achieve company and client financial targets and goals;   
• ensure Sodexo standards are met. 

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.

• strong communication and customer service skills; and/or
• intermediate working proficiency within Excel;
• 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; 
• can manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service; 
• ability to drive employee success to enhance the value of the food and nutrition team.

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.