Food Production Manager 3

Food Production Manager 3 – Larned State Hospital, Larned, KS Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager 3 for Larned State Hospital in Larned, KS. The Food Production Manager will oversee inventory, purchasing, and general kitchen management for the medical campus. This strategic leader will come with a background in kitchen management and have a proven ability to lead and develop teams. The salary range is negotiable and dependent on experience, with a full benefits package that kicks in immediately. Schedule is mostly Monday–Friday. Incentives May be eligible for sign‑on bonus. What You’ll Do Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline staff. Kitchen management. Provide stellar customer service. Oversee ordering, procurement, and inventories. Ensure company food and physical safety programs and standards are followed. Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance. What We Offer Compensation is fair and equitable, partly determined by candidate’s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate’s specific criteria, such as 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 Kitchen and staff management experience. Inventory management and purchasing experience. Strong leadership skills and proven background growing teams. Proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail‑focused. About Sodexo 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 experience. Minimum 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. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sodexo