Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Careers • Cleveland, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 f or McGregor, a continuing care retirement community situated on a picturesque 45-acre estate, overlooking downtown Cleveland near Cleveland Heights in Cleveland, Ohio . The Executive Chef will oversee the dining operations for this community and enjoy training and mentoring cooks. A strong culinary background with knowledge of special diets is plus. This is a great opportunity to grow the culinary operations at this facility and grow your career with Sodexo. This position offers a great schedule with typical shift being 6:00am - 3:00pm, may vary with every other weekend coverage.

Requirements

• a strong culinary background with knowledge of special diets
• prior institutional food service experience in corrections, schools, hospitals or senior living
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies
• strong management skills
• catering experience
• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational skills
• ServSafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits
• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Responsibilities

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures: Catering, menus, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates
• Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books
• Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees