Executive Chef 2 / Kitchen Manager

Role Overview

You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation!

Sodexo has an excellent opportunity for an Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager at Fort Hudson Nursing, a retirement community in Fort Edward, NY. We are seeking, highly motivated, and innovative Culinarians to lead our exceptional dining program. The Executive Chef manages the food production for resident dining with the focus on resident involvement and well-being. Responsibilities include supervision and training of the back of house staff, inventory management and purchasing for 1 million in volume, food quality and standards, food & kitchen safety and sanitation monitors for regulatory compliance.

Our Sodexo seniors segment designs elevated experiences to help our seniors thrive. Working at a senior living community for Sodexo is an opportunity to change the world one patient at a time!

What You"ll Do

• be responsible for the creation and development of innovative, inventive and ground-breaking menus;
• direct and supervise kitchen operations and designated back of house staff;
• ensure that the highest possible standards of food handling and preparation are achieved;
• control and ensure the company"s and client"s financial targets are achieved;
• engage with peers, colleagues and patrons in a manner that invites interaction and feedback.

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

• continuously update industry knowledge on current food trends and ingredients, making sure they lead the way in innovation and originality.
• are experienced in healthcare dining;
• have commercial acumen and a good level of computer literacy;
• are enthusiastic, confident and warm;
• have a positive approach to tasks with a can-do attitude and impeccable attention to detail

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 - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.