Executive Chef - Seniors Services

Sodexo

Cedar Rapids, IA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Catering Services, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cook Dishes, Cost Analysis, Customer Experience, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Facilities Management, Fast Food, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food Services, Forecasting, Inventory Costs, Leadership, Legal, Military, Production Systems, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Staff Development, Tuition Fees

LOCATION

Cedar Rapids, IA

POSTED

3 days ago

**Role Overview****Sodexo Seniors is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Executive Chef at Methwick Community in Cedar Rapids, IA.** We are seeking a talented individual who will commit to the challenges of creating and delivering a culinary-driven, upscale experience within a senior living facility. The ideal Executive Chef candidate will have an eclectic menu knowledge and upscale to fine-dining a la carte experience. This is a hands-on Chef role requiring previous experience managing upscale food production. Scratch kitchen background from Hotels or Restaurants is welcomed.**What You'll Do****The successful candidate will:**+ be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;+ ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;+ have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;+ ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or+ have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.**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 ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.**What You Bring****Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:**+ a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;+ excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards;+ strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or+ have a passion for food and innovation.**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 completethis form ( .**Qualifications & Requirements**Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.**Location** _US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS_**System ID** _988389_**Category** _Culinary_**Employment Status** _Full-Time__Exempt_**Posted Range** _$50660 to $65560_**Company : Segment Desc** _SENIOR LIVING__On-Site_

About the Company

Sodexo

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Food and Beverage Production

FOUNDED

1966

WEBSITE

https://us.sodexo.com/home.html

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