Executive Chef 2, Pennsylvania

Role Overview: Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth.

 

Sodexo Senior Living is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Garden Spot Village, a beautiful and growing upscale continuing care retirement community in New Holland, Pennsylvania. The organization is faith-based and emphasizes relationships and community.

This Executive Chef supports the Central Kitchen and is responsible for providing meals and services for independent living residents, including various dining areas such as the Terrace Dining Room, Creamery, Bistro, and catering. Will report to the General Manager and manage a culinary team of 10.

The typical schedule is from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with every other weekend coverage. Special events may require schedule adjustments.

 

What You'll Do: oversee the daily operations of the central kitchen serving our independent living residents 3 meals a day;

menu planning and food ordering and inventory;

ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;

be hands-on and have the ability and willingness to develop and train employees; and

has knowledge of Food Management Systems/Software is preferred.

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: prior culinary experience with country clubs, restaurants and / or retirement living dining;

experience supervising and training a culinary team with exceptional human resource and supervisory skill set;

a good financial acumen and strong computer skills;

an enthusiasm for working with a diverse set of people, are confident and warm;

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 .

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.