Executive Chef 2

Role Overview Work for a company that cares for its people and offers opportunities for personal growth. Sodexo is seeking a driven Executive Chef 2 at Southern Maryland Hospital , located in Clinton, MD . MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital is a 210 bed full‑service acute care facility with more than 44,000 emergency room visits and nearly 11,000 admissions each year. Our hospital's commitment to advanced technology distinguishes it from community hospitals. Our goal is to help residents of Southern Maryland achieve the highest possible level of physical and mental health, and thereby improve the quality of life in our community. If you have culinary management experience in a healthcare environment - you are encouraged to apply now! What You'll Do Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining high-volume kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is a high‑impact, high‑visibility position that is responsible for enhancing our patient satisfaction and retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation and overall leadership presence at this outstanding account. directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager; maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed; be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers through the use of Ingenium; implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, LTO’s, STG, 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. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark; monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus; be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates; conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books; work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits; conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks; create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital. 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 The ideal candidate has: a strong culinary background, with a passion for food and innovation; prior experience working with a contract management company; strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to coach, mentor and engage the frontline culinary team; previous experience working in a high-volume facility; strong management skills, and; a knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (FMS). 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr