Executive Chef 2 - K-12 School/Child Nutrition

About the role

The selected candidate will have a direct impact on culinary operations as he or she will be responsible for culinary training and food quality across the district.

Responsibilities

• be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production
• oversee the PrimeroEdge food management system for multiple units
• menu development
• ensure Sodexo and USDA Culinary standards including recipe compliance are food quality are implemented and maintained
• oversee catering functions within Waco ISD and Sodexo’s neighboring K-12 accounts
• have the ability and willingness to motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline (hourly-paid staff)
• provide stellar customer/client service
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance

Qualifications

• a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
• previous experience in a K-12 environment is preferred
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
• strong coaching and employee development skills
• a passion for food and innovation

Benefits

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

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.

Skills

What You Bring
a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends
previous experience in a K-12 environment is preferred
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards
strong coaching and employee development skills
a passion for food and innovation

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.