Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Group; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Executive Chef 2 at a healthcare facility in Lehighton, PA. You'll manage culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food service across various dining outlets. This role is perfect for culinary leaders passionate about food quality and service excellence. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in food or culinary services.
• Strong culinary production skills in high-volume settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and operations.
• Lead and support a team of culinary staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Production

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Sodexo Systems

Job description

Role Overview

Grow your career and make a difference every day with Sodexo.

Sodexo is currently seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Lehigh Valley Hospital – Carbon, a 16-bed facility located in Lehighton, PA. Nestled just outside Allentown, one of the fastest-growing cities in Pennsylvania, and only a short drive from Philadelphia, this location offers the charm of a close-knit community with easy access to major metropolitan areas.

As the Executive Chef 2, you will lead all culinary operations and ensure the delivery of high-quality food across patient dining, retail outlets, and catering services. This role is ideal for a culinary leader who thrives in a healthcare environment and is passionate about food quality, safety, and service excellence.

If you’re a passionate culinary professional ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply today!

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily food production and operations, ensuring consistency and quality across all services.

• Lead and support a team of frontline culinary staff, providing training, supervision, and development opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines.

• Maintain high customer satisfaction through strong culinary execution and responsive service.

• Manage inventory, food and labor costs, and ensure compliance with Sodexo’s Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC).

• Collaborate effectively with team members and hospital leadership to achieve departmental goals.

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

• Strong culinary production skills with a background in high-volume food service.

• A commitment to food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving needs and take on additional responsibilities as required.

• Proficiency with Sodexo systems (FMS, MSC) and experience with computer-based reporting.

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.