Executive Chef 1

Location US-NJ-EWING
System ID
982095
Category
Culinary
Employment Status
Full-Time
Posted Range
$52000 to $78320
Company : Segment Desc
SENIOR LIVING
 
On-Site

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef for its food service operations at Greenwood House, an assisted living and skilled care facility located in Ewing, New Jersey.  As Executive Chef, you’ll take a hands-on leadership role, managing all aspects of food production and kitchen operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll oversee a dedicated team of approximately 25 hourly employees while ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service. The typical shift will be vary between the hours 5:00am - 6:30pm, with some weekend coverage.  This is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career.

What You'll Do

  • oversee daily operations of the kitchen;
  • have a background in food production with strong cooking skills;
  • handle ordering and inventory; 
  • ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
  • have high expectations for the quality of food and presentation;
  • have the ability and willingness to mentor and train employees; and
  • strong computer skills with knowledge of Food Management Systems/Software is preferred.

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

  • prior food service management experience ideally in a healthcare environment;
  • strong culinary knowledge;
  • knowledge of special diets is helpful;
  • experience supervising and training a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset;
  • experience managing food costs and strong computer skills;
  • an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm;
  • a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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.

 

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