General Manager 6 Food - Schools (Enrollment 10,000 +) - Sodexo

Unit Description

At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on being the leading partner for school districts, enhancing their procurement services and ensuring every child has access to healthy meals.

Join our dynamic team at San Jose Unified School District in San Jose, CA as General Manager 6 and play a vital role in shaping the future of child nutrition while optimizing processes that benefit students and communities alike! The General Manager 6 will be responsible for providing consultative/project management for the food and nutrition department within this school district. If you are passionate about making a difference in school nutrition and have a knack for data analysis and procurement, we encourage you to apply! This contract requires the onsite processional to have a bachelor's degree with an academic major or concentration in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, family and consumer science or nutrition education. Master’s degree in the same fields of study is preferred. Relocation assistance offered for this bonus-eligible position. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyze data from diverse sources to identify trends and generate effective solutions to challenges.
• Utilize data-driven technology, including Google Workspace and Outlook, to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Optimize data management processes to support asset lifecycle management, data integrity, labor management, and materials tracking.
• Collaborate with client leadership to align procurement strategies with district goals.
• Provide expertise in child nutrition to school districts, supporting program development and implementation.
• Engage in community outreach to promote child nutrition initiatives.
• Develop recommendations for menu planning and purchasing strategies.
• Assist in compliance reviews to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Prepare projects for leadership to facilitate execution.
• Oversee Sodexo's month-end reporting systems.
• Conduct regular audits of system operations to identify trends and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with federal procurement requirements and optimize program use of Sodexo's procurement systems.
• Select appropriate products and manage delivery to meet future food needs in collaboration with district requirements.

The candidate we seek will possess the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years National School Lunch Program experience
• Project management 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Valid driver’s license required

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 - Bachelor’s degree

Basic Management Experience - 5 years

Basic Functional Experience - 4 years’ experience in management of school nutrition programs

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.