Campus Executive Chef | Lead Culinary Innovation & Teams

Sodexo; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. You will oversee campus dining outlets, standardize operations, and lead culinary teams to deliver high-quality, creative menus aligned with client needs.

Join a leadership-driven role focused on staff development, cost-conscious procurement, and implementing streamlined culinary systems that elevate the dining experience across university services.

Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 1-3 years
• Related Experience: 1-3 years

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for campus outlets.
• Standardize operations and drive culinary excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and develop culinary staff.
• Manage procurement and quality of ingredients.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen experience

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Operational efficiency

Food safety HACCP ServSafe

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Computer systems proficiency

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. You will oversee campus dining outlets, standardize operations, and lead culinary teams to deliver high-quality, creative menus aligned with client needs.

Join a leadership-driven role focused on staff development, cost-conscious procurement, and implementing streamlined culinary systems that elevate the dining experience across university services.