Job Description

Role Overview:

Are You the One?

 

Sodexo is seeking a hands-on, creative, and imaginative Culinarian with an eye for detail. Dillard University located in  New Orleans, Louisiana is looking for an  Executive Chef 2 to focus on our Resident dining and catering. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative culinarian to provide high-end service for our Dillard community. We are seeking candidates with a prior background in a high-end culinary position with supervisory and University / campus services experience and with some computer skills. Union experience a plus. You will have prior experience managing a diverse high end style operation with proven results. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Incentives: *Relocation Assistance Available* What You'll Do:

• manage the daily food production including production planning and controls;

• ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;

• develop menus and manage inventory;

• have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;

• have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees;

• have a passion for food and innovation;

• have knowledge of special diets and allergens; and

• knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (Drive).

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.

What You Bring:

• demonstrated ability to lead a team in the day to day food operations to ensure quality production and exceptional delivery of service

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;

• excellent leadership skills and the ability to interact with customers, clients and all levels of management

• previous experience working in a high-volume facility; and

• strong financial acumen to ensure cost effective operations

ability to stand, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds is necessary to perform the duties of this position.

 

Who We Are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form .

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Local area, Worldwide, Relocation package,

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