Executive Chef – High-Volume Hospital Dining

Sodexo; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a union culinary team at a 350-bed Brooklyn hospital, guiding quality patient dining and a $3M retail operation. You will standardize menus, oversee trayline, sanitation, and procurement, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will mentor staff, drive culinary innovation, and strengthen client partnerships, balancing cost control with top-tier dining experiences in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading union culinary teams in healthcare or similar high-volume settings.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and cost-control abilities.
• Certified in ServSafe and HACCP with a solid food-safety track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a union culinary team in a 350-bed hospital foodservice.
• Oversee menu rotation, production, sanitation, and regulatory audits.
• Partner with clients to standardize operations and drive culinary excellence.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

High-volume kitchen

Menu planning

Food safety & HACCP

ServSafe certified

Procurement & cost control

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS/ERP systems

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a union culinary team at a 350-bed Brooklyn hospital, guiding quality patient dining and a $3M retail operation. You will standardize menus, oversee trayline, sanitation, and procurement, and ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

You will mentor staff, drive culinary innovation, and strengthen client partnerships, balancing cost control with top-tier dining experiences in a fast-paced healthcare setting.