Campus Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence

Sodexo; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision care

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to oversee all campus culinary operations at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon. This role drives standardization, menu innovation, and staff development while partnering with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with accountability for performance reviews and hiring decisions. Strong leadership and food-safety expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Education requirement stated: Associates degree or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years in management.
• Experience: 1-3 years in related culinary roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations on campus and standardize processes.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing culinary team.
• Oversee procurement and cost-effective sourcing of ingredients.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client needs and nutrition.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Operations systems

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Associates or Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe certification

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to oversee all campus culinary operations at Central Oregon Community College in Bend, Oregon. This role drives standardization, menu innovation, and staff development while partnering with clients to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage people, set direction, and deploy resources, with accountability for performance reviews and hiring decisions. Strong leadership and food-safety expertise are essential.