<p>Role OverviewAdvance Your Culinary Leadership Career in Healthcare Are you ready to grow your culinary career in a mission-driven healthcare environment where care, respect, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at RWJ Barnabas Health-Jersey City Medical Center, a premier healthcare facility serving Hudson County since 1882. Located on a 15-acre campus, the medical center includes the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center and delivers advanced, state-of-the-art care across a wide range of specialties. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader to make a meaningful impact on patient care through food.What You'll DoLead all culinary operations for patient dining servicesManage menu development, purchasing, inventory, waste control, and cost analysisOversee production through the Sodexo Food Management System (FMS) and ensure Goal Check complianceDrive patient satisfaction and elevate the overall dining experienceCoach, train, and develop the culinary team, including Sodexo-required training programsEnsure compliance with Sodexo culinary standards and recipe adherenceSupport food cost management, forecasting, and labor controlsMaintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standardsBuild strong client relationships and collaborate on operational goals and performance initiativesWhat We OfferCompensation 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.What You BringProven experience leading and developing culinary teamsStrong production culinary background, ideally in healthcareKnowledge of healthcare regulations and patient dining standardsExperience in menu planning, food production, and presentationSolid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, purchasing, and inventory managementAbility to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced healthcare environmentStrong communication skills and executive presenceServSafe certification and working knowledge of HACCPExperience preparing for and managing health and safety auditsStrong computer skills and experience with food management systemsWho We AreAt 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 & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.</p>