Executive Chef 3

Sodexo Careers • Oklahoma City, OK

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is hiring for an Executive Chef 3 at Oklahoma Children's Hospital located in Oklahoma City, OK . The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations across the organization, including patient dining, retail food operations, and catering services. This role provides strategic leadership to ensure high-quality food production, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service standards in a healthcare environment.The ideal candidate combines strong technical culinary expertise with proven leadership, operational, and financial acumen.

Requirements

• a strong culinary background with the ability to produce and present a high quality standard of food
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends strong management skills and experience
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction
• ServSafe Certified with proven working knowledge of HAACP
• Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 3 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Nice To Haves

• C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus

Responsibilities

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
• manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with client

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