Executive Chef 2: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Sodexo Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead the At Your Request Patient Dining program at Penn State Health’s 129-bed facility. You’ll standardize operations, mentor staff, and craft menus that meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships with clients and operations teams.

The role emphasizes people leadership, resource planning, and performance coaching, with accountability for hiring, development, and ensuring food safety through ServSafe/HACCP practices.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management experience: 1–3 years.
• Related experience: 1–3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for the patient dining program.
• Standardize operations, optimize menus, and drive culinary excellence.
• Mentor and develop staff; manage resources and performance.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing to ensure quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Team mentoring

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certified

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sodexo in Lancaster, PA, is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead the At Your Request Patient Dining program at Penn State Health’s 129-bed facility. You’ll standardize operations, mentor staff, and craft menus that meet diverse client needs while building strong partnerships with clients and operations teams.

The role emphasizes people leadership, resource planning, and performance coaching, with accountability for hiring, development, and ensuring food safety through ServSafe/HACCP practices.