Executive Chef: Hospital Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Sodexo; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo at McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer, MI seeks a culinary leader who can drive standards, develop teams, and craft menus that meet client needs and nutritional standards. You will lead procurement, menu design, and staff mentorship in a high-volume setting.

You will champion fresh ideas, build strong client partnerships, and promote continuous improvements while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree or equivalent culinary experience.
• 1–3 years management experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of ServSafe and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead standardization of culinary operations and menus.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff and management capabilities.
• Oversee procurement, sourcing of ingredients and cost control.
• Design menus aligned with client preferences and nutrition standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Team mentoring

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Sodexo at McLaren Lapeer Regional Hospital in Lapeer, MI seeks a culinary leader who can drive standards, develop teams, and craft menus that meet client needs and nutritional standards. You will lead procurement, menu design, and staff mentorship in a high-volume setting.

You will champion fresh ideas, build strong client partnerships, and promote continuous improvements while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.