Senior Consultant, Culinary Services - Sodexo

Unit Description

Relocation assistance and bonus eligible position 

Sodexo Schools Division is seeking dynamic, self-motivated, solutions/results driven Senior Consultant, Culinary Services for the San Jose Unified School District located in San Jose, CA. Our Senior Consultant, Culinary Services will be responsible for providing consultative/project management for the food and nutrition department within this school district.  

The ideal candidate will be well versed in K-12 food service operations, food and labor cost controls, while also having proven success in driving customer results. The ability to articulate ideas, thoughts, opinions, professionally and clearly within all levels of the organization is critical. Your success in this role will be measured by your ability to:

• Integrate fully within our client's organization becoming a trusted adviser and member of the accounts leadership team
• Achieve continuous improvement in customer satisfaction scores
• Meeting (or exceeding) Sodexo standards of operations

If you have a passion for improving community service, leading and developing a proud team of professionals, and a desire to improve the quality of life of those you come in contact with then this is the right job for you. 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 degree in the same fields of study is preferred. 

Is this opportunity right for you?

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

Careers in Schools:Working for Sodexo in Schools allows you to support students on their path to adulthood and academic success. From preschool through high school, in public schools and independent schools, Sodexo creates clean, safe living and learning environments that inspire and drive success. Student success depends upon so many conditions. When children are well fed, safe, comfortable and learning in a clean, well maintained school they are more likely to succeed.

Sodexo is one of the largest employers worldwide and prides itself with great work-life balance opportunities.  Sodexo is a stable company offering robust benefit packages for its employees. Come join an industry leader and be part of making everyday a better day with Sodexo!  APPLY TODAY!

Keywords: Child Nutrition; K-12; NSLP; food Service; Los Angeles

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.