Executive Chef 3

Sodexo At School is looking for an Executive Chef 3 to join our team in Oklahoma. Based out of Putnam City School District, this Executive Chef 3 is the Senior Culinary leader who supports 20-25 Executive Chefs across 4 states. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K-12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well-being and performance.

• 50% travel is anticipated with this role
  
  
  

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production
• Oversee the PrimeroEdge food management system for multiple units
• Menu development
• Ensure Sodexo and USDA Culinary standards including recipe compliance are food quality are implemented and maintained
• Have the ability and willingness to motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly-paid staff)
• Provide stellar customer/client service
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance
• 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 Reimbursement
  
  
  

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Experience managing food and labor cost controls to meet targets
• Demonstrated experience providing strong leadership, including supervision, direction and training, to a diverse team of employees
• High level of computer literacy and skill-set and experience with Microsoft Office, POS Systems, and Nutritional Software
• Strong understanding of financials and strong analytical thinking skills
• Experience with National School Lunch Program preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Culinary degree preferred
  
  
  

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 - 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.