Food Production Manager 2

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager 2 for North Oaks Hospital located in Hammond, Louisiana. North Oaks Health System is a 300-bed facility and one of Louisiana’s largest and most progressive community hospital organizations strategically based between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Food Production Manager 2 will report to the Executive Chef with regulatory standards, food production, maintaining food budget, cleanliness of kitchen, and ensuring HACCP standards are met. We are seeking a charismatic and organized manager to support a team of 10 frontline staff and ensure the best food is being served to our patients and customers always. Seeking candidates with a proven track record for developing, leading and engaging a culinary team.

Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being

• work with Executive Chef on standardize all culinary systems and procedures for menus, FMS sheets, garnishes, panning charts, production, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety. 
• responsible for food and physical safety
• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings.
• train and mentor production staff, education is key to our success. 
• understanding of purchasing
• scheduling and filling in call outs
• Regulatory, be able to speak, when spoken too (DNV / DOH)

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 energetic, polished, a culinary professional
• have a proven track record for developing, leading and engaging a culinary team 
• have a culinary background in a healthcare setting (Sodexo knowledge a plus)
• have prior experience managing employees
• have prior food production experience, must be able to cook

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 or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year