Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; North East Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Role Overview

Join a great team where students are at the heart of everything we do!

Sodexo’s Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Castleton University, located in Castleton, Vermont. Castleton is the largest state university in Vermont, serving 4,000 students, including 1,100 residential students. Sodexo operates three service venues on campus, along with catering, concessions, and a robust summer conference and camp business with long-standing clients.

The university embraces the Sodexo team as part of the community and includes us in many campus events. This is a fast-paced kitchen with a grateful and engaged student body—ideal for a chef looking to make an impact.

What You'll Do

• Implement and standardize Sodexo culinary systems: catering, retail menus, Mindful, LTOs, production charts, inventory, cleaning schedules, etc.
• Oversee food and physical safety; conduct annual training for hourly staff.
• Lead Gold Check audits and maintain action plans and documentation.
• Manage procurement with vendors and support financial purchasing audits.
• Improve and standardize catering and banquet services; create client-focused menus.
• Bring innovative, fresh ideas to retail dining.

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

• A passion for hands-on, high-volume cooking in a student-centered environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, especially in unionized settings.
• A track record of driving culinary excellence and consistency across multiple venues.
• Experience in catering and special events, with the creativity to craft customized menus.
• Commitment to food and physical safety standards and team training.
• The ability to build strong partnerships across campus and deliver an outstanding dining experience.

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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.