Executive Chef 1

Are you an innovative Chef with a passion for enhancing the customer experience?.

Sodexo is seeking our Executive Chef 2 for the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR.  Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will focus on Resident Dining, our Food Retail brands, Catering throughout campus, as well as championing our DRIVE software, ordering food strategically and within compliance and providing direction and mentorship to develop the frontline hourly staff's professional skills. 

This exciting role will manage day to day operations, assure catering events are executed flawlessly and assure that catering menus are creative and innovative to meet student and faculty needs.

Are you the ONE? We are looking for candidates who will:

• Manage the daily food production including production planning and controls
• Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food 
• Maintain strong food safety, sanitation and HACCP standards 
• Have knowledge of special diets and allergens 

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 an innovative experienced culinarian with the following skills?   

• Previous success managing high-volume food production (Large Campus Resident Dining account or large Business Dining program)
• Experience creating innovative menus with demonstrated best practices for increasing the student/customer experience
• Proven Culinary knowledge: purchasing, inventory, production schedules and Food & Beverage Cost controls
• Enjoy interacting with clients, students, faculty; being the face of the Sodexo Culinary Team on campus and in the dining hall
• Demonstrate culinary finesse at head Action Station, sharing passion for food, cooking, sustainability with the students  

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.