Executive Chef 2

Unit Description

SodexoMagic at Roanoke City Public School seeks talented culinarian - Executive Chef to join our operations team. Ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background with extensive catering experience. District is a K-12 with 26 school sites.    Programs at the unit include Breakfast, CACFP, National School Lunch Program (NSLP),  and catering.  Ideal candidate will have a culinary background and also experience managing hourly employees.

 

Reporting to the General Manager, the ideal Executive Chef candidate will possess:

 

• 3+ years of culinary management experience, preferably within a campus setting.
• Passion for food and innovation.
• Proven culinary skills; culinary degree helpful but not required.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and sanitation.
• A skilled management style in leading, mentoring and training a diverse workforce.
• Proven track record of achieving positive employee engagement.
• Financial acumen as it relates to food and labor costs/controls.
• Experience in Sodexoa??s Food Management System (FMS) (preferred).

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Position Summary

Provides 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 Duties- Implements & 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 & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree  Basic Management Experience - 2 years Basic 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.