Executive Chef 2

About the role

Sodexo is seeking an energetic Executive Chef 2 to oversee the culinary operations at Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster, Maryland. Carroll Lutheran Village is an upscale continuing care retirement community with approximately 530 residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the kitchen operations serving all dining venues;
• Train and mentor the culinary staff;
• Actively interact with residents, building relationships by being visible, approachable, and responsive to resident feedback.
• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for residents: Catering, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc.
• FMS: monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus;
• Be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in restaurants, hotels, private clubs, corporate dining or residential senior living settings;
• Menu planning experience with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;
• Experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;
• A strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
• The ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;
• Proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;
• Working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

Benefits

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.