Senior Area Executive Chef — Lead Multi-Unit Healthcare

Sodexo; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welll

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities andTuition

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Area Executive Chef for Hackensack Meridian Health in Central and North NJ. You will lead culinary strategy, innovation, and foodservice excellence across a healthcare system, shaping menus and standards for patients, guests, and staff.

You will mentor multi-site teams, manage plate costing, inventory, and culinary systems, and drive program launches with strong ServSafe/HACCP expertise. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Management Experience: 5 years.
• Related Experience: 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across large multi-unit healthcare environments.
• Develop menus, recipes, and plate costing with focus on quality and efficiency.
• Coach and develop kitchen talent; drive food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Implement standardized processes and utilize culinary management systems.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Plate costing

Recipe development

FMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Culinary management systems (FMS)

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Area Executive Chef for Hackensack Meridian Health in Central and North NJ. You will lead culinary strategy, innovation, and foodservice excellence across a healthcare system, shaping menus and standards for patients, guests, and staff.

You will mentor multi-site teams, manage plate costing, inventory, and culinary systems, and drive program launches with strong ServSafe/HACCP expertise. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of management are required.