Executive Chef 3

*Creating A Food Experience Is Your Passion* 

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.  Cape Fear Valley Medical Center is a trauma level III acute care hospital and has 733 licensed beds with 78 rehabilitation beds.  This hospital is part of the Cape Fear Valley Health System and is the 8th largest health system in the state with 916 patient beds, serving a six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina and more than 935,000 patients annually.  

This Executive Chef 3 will provide culinary leadership including menu planning, program execution, staff management and training.

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;
• ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;
• have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
• ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standard compliance; and
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.  
• be responsible for food management and scheduling
• preferably have KRONOS experience
• garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;
• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates; 
• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books

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.

- Implement & coordinate the culinary function. 
- Direct & train cooks & utility workers.
- Ensure food preparation & production meets operational standards.
- Manage catering, retail areas, and support patient dining
- Customer & Client satisfaction.
- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
- Manage food & physical safety programs and inventory controls

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years   

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.