Executive Chef 1 - Sodexo

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a difference?

**TYPICAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY-FRIDAY**

SodexoMAGIC is seeking a Executive Chef 1 at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital in Miami, FL. A 120 bed hospital known for its exceptional hospitality. Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital provides a full continuum of mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer individual, couples, family, and group therapies. Whether inpatient or outpatient, from treatment through discharge, all services are delivered in a structured, supportive, and safe environment. At Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, we are committed to meeting the needs of each client at each stage of treatment

The Executive Chef will report directly to the General Manager and manage a team of 15-20 hourly staff. This position will be responsible for back of the house operations in retail, patient services and any catering operations.

The successful candidate will:

• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Menus, LTOs, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark.
• FMS: monitoring, audits, implementation, and standardization for new menus.
• Responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates.
• Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books.
• Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits.
• Continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations.
• Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail and patient services.
• Create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital.

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

• 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.
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility.
• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts.
• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment.
• experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends.
• proven to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers.
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high standards driven environment;
• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts.
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team.
• creative and effective problem-solving and project management skills.
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills.
• ServSafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits; and/or
• E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.

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.

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.