Food Production Manager 3

Sodexo; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, is seeking a Food Production Manager to oversee inventory, purchasing, and general kitchen operations for the medical campus. This hands-on leader will mentor staff, standardize culinary systems, and drive cost-effective production with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing procurement, menu development support, and staff development to ensure service excellence in a high-volume healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control, purchasing, and cost management in a culinary or healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in high-volume food production.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to manage digital tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and production processes for the medical campus.
• Mentor staff and develop culinary teams to meet service excellence goals.
• Standardize culinary procedures and implement systems to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate on menu planning aligned with client preferences and dietary needs.
• Lead scheduling, labor optimization, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Cost management

Leadership

Team development

High-volume production

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Location: 1500 SW 10TH AVE, TOPEKA, KS, 66604 Sodexo at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, where culinary innovation is raising the standard for healthcare food service operations. The Food Production Manager will oversee inventory, purchasing, and general kitchen management for the medical campus. This strategic leader will come with a background in inventory management and have a proven ability to lead and develop teams in a culinary setting.

About the job

In this role, you’ll lead the charge in ensuring food production operations run efficiently, cost-effective, and with a focus on quality and consistency. You’ll play a hands-on role in managing procurement, standardizing culinary systems, mentoring staff, and contributing to client satisfaction through collaborative menu development and service excellence.Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $67405 per year - $87230 per year

What's in it for you

What's in it for youTake ownership of inventory, purchasing, and production processes to drive operational excellence.Support a high-performing team through leadership, training, and hands-on mentorship.Help standardize culinary procedures and implement systems that boost efficiency and consistency.Contribute to creative menu planning aligned with client preferences and dietary needs.Build trusted relationships with clients and team members to enhance collaboration and satisfaction.Gain valuable experience in time management, scheduling, and labor optimization.Thrive in a fast-paced environment where quality, innovation, and leadership are valued.

You'll bring

You'll bringA culinary foundation with experience in high-volume production environments.Proven expertise in inventory control, purchasing, and cost management.Effective leadership and team development skills with a passion for coaching others.Organizational skills, attention to detail, and comfort with digital tools and systems.A collaborative mindset and client-focused approach to menu planning and operational support.

Requirements

RequirementsEducation Requirement: Associate’s degree or equivalent experienceManagement Experience: 2 yearsRelated Experience: 1 years

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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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.