Executive Chef 1 - Sodexo

When it comes to finding a long-term career, we know how important it is to join a company that holds the same values as you.

Come join our growing team at Sodexo as an Executive Chef 1 at Penn State Health located in Lancaster, PA. The Executive Chef will manage and support the "At Your Request" Patient Dining program for this 129-bed facility.

Executive leaders at Sodexo are innovative, talent driven and manage our offerings to clients by creating partnerships that result in a rewarding experience. In this role you will lead a team of about  40 hourly employees, assist in prepping and cooking quality meals, maintain cleanliness and sanitation, direct chefs and/or cooks in proper cooking while providing top level service and embodying our core values of Spirit of Progress, Team Spirit and Spirit of Service.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a strong P&L background;
• have experience managing multiple locations or business segments;
• can direct other leaders in a high-volume business;
• can build and foster relationships across Sodexo internally to ensure additional market growth and the promotion of comprehensive solutions offerings to clients – this includes collaborating with senior leaders and Business Development to grow Sodexo’s business in the assigned market;
• can develop exceptional client relations and ensure the facility’s product offerings/solutions align with client needs;
• drive solutions that optimize the current business portfolio;
• develop and execute a strategy to accelerate business growth throughout the region;
• play a key role and enthusiastically supports the succession planning and development of key personnel within area of responsibility;
• can ensure the organization’s brand reputation; and/or
• lead and motivate the management team, inspiring strategic direction; secure and/or deploy resources; cultivate relationships with clients and other teams within Sodexo; ensure the fulfillment of all contract commitments; sustain client satisfaction and retention; and maintain strong employee relations.
  

Learn more about Penn State Health Lancaster Here

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Employees who work in Healthcare 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 as required by applicable law and/or client requirements

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience – 1 year 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.