Executive Chef, Campus Dining & Culinary Innovation

Sodexo; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Career growth opportunities & tuition

Job summary

Sodexo leads culinary operations for the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, seeking an Executive Chef 3 to oversee culinary standards, innovation, and programs. You will train teams on campus, drive operational excellence, and build strong client partnerships to elevate dining experiences.

The role emphasizes standardizing operations, developing staff, and crafting menus that meet diverse client needs while ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls, with leadership accountability

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary leadership in large-volume environments.
• Experience mentoring and developing kitchen staff.
• Strong menu planning and HACCP/ServSafe knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead and standardize culinary operations across campus.
• Mentor teams and drive professional development.
• Oversee procurement and cost control for quality ingredients.
• Design menus balancing creativity with client preferences.
• Collaborate with campus partners to elevate dining experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen experience

People management

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sodexo leads culinary operations for the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO, seeking an Executive Chef 3 to oversee culinary standards, innovation, and programs. You will train teams on campus, drive operational excellence, and build strong client partnerships to elevate dining experiences.

The role emphasizes standardizing operations, developing staff, and crafting menus that meet diverse client needs while ensuring safety, quality, and cost controls, with leadership accountability