Executive Chef 1

Executive Chef 1

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 for Harmony Charter Schools located in Austin, Texas. The selected candidate will have a direct impact on culinary operations as they will be responsible for culinary training and food quality across the district.

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.

What You'll Do

• Manage purchasing, inventory, menu compliance, food production, and food cost analysis across multiple sites
• Oversee PrimeroEdge food management system and support menu development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo and USDA culinary standards, including recipes, food quality, and consistency
• Coach, mentor, and develop frontline staff while delivering strong client and customer service
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards, leveraging automated systems for inventory and operations

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

• 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 culinary standards
• Strong coaching and employee development skills
• A passion for food and innovation

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 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.