Food Service Manager 3

Do you have a passion for helping others? Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Manager 3 to assist with managing a large food and nutrition program at the Mukilteo School District located in Everett, WA (30 miles North of Seattle). The Mukilteo School district is a long tenured Sodexo account and is a premier school district with 20 schools and over 15,000 students. The selected candidate will work with our food service director to implement and maintain Sodexo programs/systems/procedures. He or she will oversee day-to-day food service operations and food production within the district’s primary schools. Working for Sodexo as the Food Service Manager will provide you with the opportunity to contribute your skills to a company that strives to enhance the learning environment for students. Sodexo offers clear career paths, growth and advancement opportunities, professional resources and training. This is a great position for someone looking for better work-life balance while having the opportunity to grow their career.

• have oversight of day-to-day operations;
• deliver high quality food service;
• provide employee training and development; 
• develop and maintain client and customer relationships;
• have the ability and willingness to motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly paid staff);
• oversee ordering and inventory controls;
• menu development;
• assist with catering functions;
• oversee safety program;
• equipment purchasing; and
• ensure Sodexo and National School Lunch (NSLP)/USDA 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.

• have a work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills, as well as previous supervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively; 
• previous experience in a K-12 environment is preferred;
• 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; 
• prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

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.