Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Group; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a culinary team in a senior living environment. This exciting role involves overseeing dining services, managing budgets, and providing leadership to a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, experience in healthcare settings, and a passion for food service management. With a commitment to employee satisfaction and quality service, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and where your ideas and contributions will be recognized.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with ability to stay current with culinary trends.
• Experience in senior living or hospital settings is essential.
• Ability to lead and train a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential dining and trayline services.
• Manage financial oversight including budgeting and reporting.
• Drive employee engagement and ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Compliance

Budgeting and Financial Oversight

Multitasking

Inventory Management

Training and Development

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

HACCP Knowledge

Servsafe Certification

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo - Seniors has an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef 3 to lead our culinary team at a new senior living account. We're looking for a high-energy leader who has previous culinary experience in a senior living or healthcare setting.

Is this opportunity right for you?

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With full benefits that begin on your first day of employment and schedules that encourage work-life balance, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for the oversight of residential dining and trayline services.
• Be responsible for full financial oversight of the account, including budgeting and reporting.
• Provide technical training and expertise, coaching and leadership to the production team while working side by side in the operation as needed.
• Drive employee engagement and customer satisfaction through strong leadership skills.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

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 strong culinary background with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends and work with local ingredients.
• Prior experience in a senior living or hospital setting.
• The ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment.
• A strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory, and labor management concepts.
• The ability to successfully lead, develop, and train a team.
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.
• Culinary degree is desired.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years.

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.