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Unit DescriptionHave a craving for a new culinary career?$5,000 sign on bonus!Sodexo is seeking a driven Executive Chef 2 at LewisGale Medical Center in beautiful Salem, Virginia. Lewis Gale Medical Center is a 400 licensed bed facility located just miles away from the quaint city of Roanoke, Virginia and a short drive to Smith Mountain Lake.The Executive Chef will manage all culinary functions for retail dining and patient services, while leading a team of 25 frontline associates.The typical schedule for this position is 9am-6pm Monday through Friday with a rotating weekend schedule (based on business needs)If you have a background in high-volume restaurants, catering or healthcare and have a passion for creating delicious tasting food , this position is for you!We are looking for candidates who will:manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;
ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
manage food costing, controls and compliance;
develop menus and manage inventory;
have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
have the ability and willingness to develop and train front-line employees;
have a passion for food and innovation;
have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and
knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) is preferred.
The ideal candidate has: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 standards and implements company policies;
previous experience working in a high volume facility; and
strong management skills.
Careers in Healthcare:Working for Sodexo in Healthcare allows you to offer patients, healthcare professionals and caregivers around the world the best healthcare experience possible while influencing patient satisfaction, as well as cost reduction and increased productivity for our clients. Sodexo’s unique CARES culture develops a dynamic atmosphere where employees are respected, turnover is low and career growth opportunities are created from within.Learn more aboutSodexo’s Benefits (https://bit.ly/2EVNezw)Not the job for you?At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States.Continue your search for Culinary jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxCulinaryjobs) .Working for Sodexo:At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.Employees who work in Healthcare and Seniors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.Position SummaryProvides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution.Key DutiesImplements & coordinates the culinary function.
Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
Manages catering & retail areas.
Customer & Client satisfaction.
Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
Manages food & physical safety programs.
Qualifications & RequirementsBasic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceBasic Management Experience - 2 yearsBasic Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.Location US-VA-SALEMSystem ID 837658Category CulinaryRelocation Type NoEmployment Status Full-Time
