Executive Chef 2 - Sodexo

Unit Description

As chefs, we have the power to influence lives through the power of food.

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, a 365-bed community hospital located in Montclair, NJ.  The Executive Chef will oversee a team of approximately 5 cooks serving patient meals, and cafeteria retail.  In this role you will be a part of the Sodexo management team, reporting to the Food GM.  The schedule for this role is primarily daytime, Monday-Friday, however approximately 1x/week you'll work the closing shift, and a weekend shift every 3rd weekend.  At this location, parking and meals are free for employees. 

The successful candidate will:

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the hospital
• maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements
• ensure trainings remain up to date for all hourly associates, for both Sodexo and hospital related trainings
• effectively mentor and develop the culinary team
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital

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

•  a strong culinary background, including menu planning, passionate about staying current with new culinary trends
• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
• experience leading and engaging a culinary team
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits
• familiarity with Sodexo processes and systems (preferred, not required)

**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. 

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience 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.