Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Production Manager to lead operations at a bustling Culinary Center. In this pivotal role, you will oversee food production, ensuring adherence to health codes and quality standards while fostering a safe and efficient work environment. You will manage a dedicated team, maintain inventory, and enforce sanitation regulations, all while contributing to a mission that enhances the quality of life for those served. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic culinary setting. Join a team that values diversity, inclusion, and the well-being of its employees.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Care

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of management experience in food or culinary services.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food production and ensure compliance with health codes.
• Manage purchasing, inventory control, and oversee up to 35 employees.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

High-Volume Food Production

Union Experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

TMC

Job description

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager for their Culinary Center in Brooklyn, NY

The Sodexo Culinary Center / Cook Chill Building services New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H), providing 15,000 meals daily to 11 acute care facilities, 4 long-term care locations, and 1 senior center.

The Food Production Manager at this location will oversee food production, quality, safety, sanitation, and be responsible for monitoring and directing daily production via coordinating managers, cooks, and food service aides. The process used is designed to ensure food is prepped, cooked, and cooled following all health code guidelines while simultaneously meeting and exceeding established quality standards. As Sodexo managers, we are required to adhere to a zero-harm safety mindset which is achieved through established policies and procedures with emphasis on safe work programs.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily food production and ensure compliance with health codes and quality standards.
• Maintain a zero-harm safety mindset and enforce safe work programs.
• Manage purchasing, inventory control, and stock monitoring using TMC.
• Ensure hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with opening/closing procedures.
• Oversee up to 35 employees in a refrigerated environment (will be provided with protective clothing).
• Ensure compliance with temperature control and sanitation regulations; ServSafe required upon hire.
• Work with union employees; experience with unions preferred.
• Foster teamwork and ensure efficient operations.

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

Qualifications:

• High-volume food production experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.
• Union experience preferred.

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Management Experience - 2 years. Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.