Job Information
Sodexo Executive Chef 2 in MONTCLAIR, New Jersey
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, a365-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.
Location US-NJ-MONTCLAIR
System ID 977143
Category Culinary
Employment Status Full-Time
Posted Range $63700 to $96470
Company : Segment Desc HOSPITALS
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