Executive Chef 2

Role Overview Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital located in Waterloo, IA. The Executive Chef will be a dynamic team player with a strong background in managing frontline staff and developing teams in a culinary environment. SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and Sodexo. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and Sodexo, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve. What You’ll Do implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the hospital be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates manage, direct, and mentor frontline staff procurement and purchasing create menus based on client needs implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services create interpersonal relationships with clients What You Bring a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment strong management skills and experience menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high‑standards driven environment the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team ability to handle change and maintain professionalism in changing environments creative and effective problem‑solving and project management skills proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail‑focused a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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