Sous Chef

Are you  a Sous Chef seeking to grow your culinary skills?  Join a Global Company - Join Sodexo at Seattle Pacific University!

Sodexo Campus Dining is seeking an experienced Hands-On Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in our Seattle Pacific University Student Dining program, overseeing production team for multiple stations.  SPU serves over 600 students on meal plans, multiple meals per day.  Sodexo has a long term partnership with the University and works together to create exceptional dining experiences for all our guests on a daily basis. 

Campus Dining follows college calendar - promoting work/life balance.  No late nights.  Most holidays off.

Note:  This Sous Chef would need to have flexibility in schedule.  Shift:  Sunday - Thursday.     Several day shifts and several evening shifts  5:30 am - 2:00 or 11:30 - 8:00 

Is this the Opportunity you have been seeking?  As Sous Chef, you will:

• oversee Student Resident Dining - multiple food stations, 
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance. 

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 cooking experience in high volume production cooking.  Prev Higher Education,  Hospitals or production kitchens background preferred.  
• experience supervising, developing, training and leading a team of cooks in a kitchen through prepping and production.
• think on their feet - problem solve - not afraid to ask questions.  
• working knowledge of automated Ordering/Inventory systems.

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 - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience