Executive Chef - Healthcare (81357001)

Sodexo; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Executive Chef, managing food service operations and leading a culinary team. This role requires creativity in menu planning and a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Enjoy a flexible work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation & great employee benefits

Training and development programs

Countless opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Knowledge of texture-modified meals and dietary needs in senior living.

Responsibilities

• Manage food service operations while leading a culinary team.
• Oversee cost control and budgeting.
• Create a safe, inclusive workplace environment.

Skills

Team Building

Customer Service

Menu Development

Organizational Skills

Education

Red Seal Certification

Job description

Company Description

Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000 (CAD)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with flexibility required based on operational needs.

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Healthcare Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Executive Chef.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

1. Manage food service operations while leading a dynamic culinary team
2. Provide oversight of multiple food outlets—including resident dining/long-term care dining, retail/vending
3. Oversee cost control and budgeting
4. Hire, train, and develop culinary team
5. Use creativity in menu planning
6. Drive a standard and consistency in food and food service delivery
7. Create a safe, inclusive workplace environment
8. Build and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship, including high levels of client and customer satisfaction and account retention; foster strong interpersonal relations and a safety culture

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

1. Red Seal certification
2. Solid understanding of nutrition, including dietary needs in senior living and long-term care environments
3. Knowledge of texture-modified meals, thickened fluids, and special diets
4. Proven success in managing food services in a busy setting
5. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a culinary leadership role
6. Strong team building, mentorship, and coaching skills
7. Menu development experience
8. Customer service orientation
9. Experience working with seniors is an asset
10. Familiarity with unionized environments and diverse cultural teams
11. Knowledge of multiple international cuisines
12. High-end dining and catering experience
13. Strong organizational and time management skills
14. Ability to analyze and interpret financial information related to food, menu, and labor costing

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits
• Training and development programs
• Countless opportunities for growth
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected classes. We welcome applications from people with disabilities, and accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

Sodexo is dedicated to providing a safe and healthy working environment. All new hires in hospitals, long-term care, and senior homes must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and vaccination may be required for other roles based on location and scope.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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