Executive Chef 2

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our food operations team at Acacia Village, Masonic Care Communities, located in Utica, New York.  This Executive Chef will oversee the independent living dining operations, which offer various dining service options in The Hearth and Timbers restaurants for residents of the lodges and cottages. The Hearth offers menu options to fit every budget.  Timbers provides a fine dining experience, with a destination dining room for additional options. 

The Executive Chef will be hands-on and provide culinary leadership for the on-site team and work with leadership in both the Acacia facility and Masonic Care Communities' venues. Responsibilities include direction and training of the cook and production staff as well as wait staff. This position typically follows a 9:30 a.m.– 6:30 p.m. schedule, with every other weekend coverage and alternating holidays.  This is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career! 

• oversee the daily food production serving approximately 200 independent living residents;
• lead and mentor the kitchen staff;
• oversee ordering and inventory management;
• build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;
• a strong supervisory/management skillset.

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.

• a strong culinary background;
• ordering and inventory experience;
• strong knowledge of safety and sanitation;
• experience training and mentoring a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skillset;
• an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people and are confident and warm;
• a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail.

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.