Executive Chef 1

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Resource Executive Chef in the vibrant Chicago area! This role offers a unique opportunity to support various dining accounts, including cafes and catering operations. You will be responsible for hands-on cooking, menu planning, and leading culinary teams, ensuring top-notch food quality and service. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years management experience in culinary services.
• 1 year experience in food services including catering.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and manage inventory effectively.
• Lead and train culinary staff while ensuring quality food service.

Skills

Menu Planning

Inventory Management

Cooking Skills

Leadership

Catering Production

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

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Role Overview

Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an Resource Executive Chef 1 to join our team to support dining accounts in the Chicago area. The food landscape will consists 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.