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Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at Clara Maass Medical Center, a 450-bed acute care hospital located in Belleville, NJ. This is a highly visible leadership role within a fast-paced healthcare environment, ideal for a culinary professional passionate about patient care, retail excellence, and high-end catering.
SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson and Sodexo. This strategic alliance enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. For almost 20 years, we have provided top-level food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges, universities and aviation lounges.
Lead and manage a team of 20 union client staff across patient dining, retail, and catering services
Oversee all food production processes, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance
Collaborate with the Operations Manager to drive culinary innovation and operational efficiency
Support special events and catering functions, occasionally requiring evening or weekend availability
Maintain a strong presence in the kitchen and on the floor to ensure service excellence
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:
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Proven culinary management experience in a healthcare or hospital setting
Strong background in high-volume food production and upscale catering
Knowledge of current culinary trends and ability to execute creative menus
Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills
Flexibility to support early morning meal service (as early as 5 AM) and occasional evening events (until 6–7 PM)
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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.