Executive Chef 2

Sodexo is hiring for an Executive Chef 2 at Wilmington Hospital, located in Wilmington, DE.  This is a 350 bed hospital, and serves as ChristianCare's corporate headquarters.  The Executive Chef 2 will lead a team of culinarians, and support food services for patient meals, catering, and retail areas.

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 300 residents and fellows. With its groundbreaking Center for Virtual Health and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

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.

• lead a team of culinarians to provide high quality meals and food service
• maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements
• effectively coach, mentor, and train staff
• prepare orders and maintain appropriate inventory
• bring innovative and fresh ideas for retail, catering and patient services
• cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital

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.

• strong knowledge of HACCP
• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts
• a production culinary background, ideally in a fast paced environment:  up-scale restaurant/retail/catering 
• Healthcare experience preferred
•  culinary training and certifications/education is a plus

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.