Executive Chef 1

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to support the Middletown City School District in Middletown, OH . This role provides culinary leadership for high-volume K‑12 breakfast, lunch, catering, and summer feeding programs, with a strong focus on food quality, menu execution, and presentation. Middletown City Schools is a large, progressive district and proud CEP participant, serving free breakfast and lunch daily with high student participation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-driven team that is making a meaningful impact on student health and wellness. At Sodexo, we deliver food, nutrition, environmental and facilities management solutions to partnered K‑12 schools. Joining us at one of our school sites means fostering healthy learning environments and positively influencing the students’ well‑being and performance. Incentives SERS- Ohio State Pension Plan What You’ll Do Lead daily culinary operations for high‑volume K‑12 breakfast and lunch programs Oversee catering services and special events across the district Execute menu planning, food preparation, and production standards Support innovative programs including mobile food truck and summer feeding initiatives Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and Sodexo standards Train, coach, and inspire culinary team members while supporting marketing and “Chef in the Classroom” initiatives 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 Proven culinary leadership experience, preferably in a K‑12 school environment Strong high‑volume production and catering expertise ServSafe Certification (required) Knowledge of NSLP guidelines (preferred) Excellent food presentation and display of cooking skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment 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. Qualifications & Requirements Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr