Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Strategy & Team Excellence

Sodexo; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Penn State Health in Lancaster, PA. You will lead patient dining operations, standardize processes, mentor staff, and drive menu innovation while aligning with client needs.

This role requires strong leadership and food-safety expertise in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include managing teams, directing resources, and influencing across the organization to ensure culinary excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume, fast-paced kitchens.
• 1–3 years of management experience.
• 1–3 years related experience in culinary operations.
• ServSafe certification and HACCP knowledge required.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff mentoring

HACCP knowledge

ServSafe certification

Operational systems

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 at Penn State Health in Lancaster, PA. You will lead patient dining operations, standardize processes, mentor staff, and drive menu innovation while aligning with client needs.

This role requires strong leadership and food-safety expertise in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include managing teams, directing resources, and influencing across the organization to ensure culinary excellence and client satisfaction.