Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Group; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is hiring an experienced Executive Chef 3 to lead culinary operations at New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ. This role requires overseeing patient meal services, managing retail locations, and ensuring high standards of quality and safety in dining experiences. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have significant management experience in culinary services.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 3 years management experience required.
• Experience in food or culinary services including catering and institutional services is essential.
• Strong culinary background and knowledge of culinary trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations for patient meal services and catering.
• Implement culinary systems and standard operating procedures across the facility.
• Ensure food safety and conduct annual training for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexois seekingan experiencedExecutive Chef 3at New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ for ourtop leadership role in culinary operations.The Executive Chef 3 will oversee the culinary operations including patient meal services, 2 retail locations, and catering. This role ensures high standards of quality, service, and culinary innovation across all areas, delivering an exceptional dining experience for patients, visitors, and staff alike.

Sodexo offers a range of services to healthcare facilities, including food, nutrition, environmental, facilities management, healthcare technology management, retail, and patient experience services. Employees at our healthcare sites play a crucial role in enhancing patient experience and well-being.

What You'll Do

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, inventory control, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark
• monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital

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
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility
• creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills

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 - 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.