Executive Chef 1

Sodexo Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Resource Executive Chef to support various dining accounts in the vibrant Chicago area. This temporary role offers the potential for permanent placement and involves hands-on cooking, menu planning, and leading a dedicated culinary team. The position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and a commitment to quality service. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels respected and valued. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and customer satisfaction, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of management experience in culinary services.
• 1 year of functional experience in food or culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and manage inventory for dining accounts.
• Lead and train culinary staff while cooking hands-on.

Skills

Menu planning

Inventory management

Culinary skills

Leadership and training

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking a Resource Executive Chef 1 to join our team to support dining accounts in the Chicago area. The food landscape will consist of cafes, micro-markets, and catering operations.

About a Resource Role with Sodexo

Resource Roles are temporary assignments for up to 1 year with the possibility of permanent placement. Resource employees are covering for Managers that may be out on vacation, workman's comp, FMLA, or Extended LOA. In addition, Resource employees can immediately post to permanent positions immediately after being hired.

Incentives

Predominately M-F 6am to 4pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

What You'll Do

• Menu planning
• Ordering
• Inventory
• Hands on cooking about 80% of the time
• Leading and training hourly culinary employees
• Catering production

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 positive “can do” attitude - we’re always willing to go the extra mile and offer 100% commitment to our customers, clients, and colleagues
• Absolute pride in the quality of our food service and presentation

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 – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.