Executive Chef 1

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 for the Church Home in Fort Valley, GA.  Church Home, a Lifespring Community, is a warm and friendly senior community set on a beautifully landscapes property.  Celebrating over 80 years of not-for-profit service and excellence in Middle Georgia.

The Executive Chef will be a hands-on, working chef.  The right person for this role loves to be side by side with the team making quality dishes for the residents on a daily basis.  You will provide culinary leadership within a small sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training.  

• Coordinate and implement the culinary function on a daily basis 
• Be responsible for all food production, catering, and retail management experience
• Train and direct the cooks and dietary team daily 
• Inventory management, on-line ordering
• Financial management to include food cost & labor management.

• Manage food & physical safety programs.

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.

• Working knowledge of HACCP protocols for regulatory compliance
• Food production, catering, and retail management experience
• Hands on skills with inventory management and ordering 
• Ability to train & develop employees

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.