<p>Job Description</p> <p>Returning UsersLog Back In</p> <p>Role Overview</p> <p>Sodexo is hiring our Executive Chef to join our successful partnership at Hendry County Schools, in LaBelle, FL. The ideal candidate will be able to bring their culinary talent to the table and excel at training staff, improving food quality and producing upscale catering events. With our K-12 units feeding ~8000 students in 14 locations, previous K-12 is experience is a plus, NSLP and NSBP and summer feeding experience preferred. Our chef will be an expert with HACCP standards, food costing and labor software, along with Production Record compliance. ServeSafe Certification preferred.</p> <p>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</p> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Strong Computer Savvy with 20% administrative work driving the culinary programming </li><li>Provide the Wow Factor for our students through Demonstration Cooking, Live Action Stations, our Food Truck and the Smoker to drive innovative scratch cooking </li><li>Bring strong Culinarian skills with HACCP certifications up to date </li><li>Manage the occasional catering evening event </li><li>Familiar with NSLP, NSBP, USDA Regulations </li><li>Manage Summer Feeding Deliveries </li><li>Work full time, 52 weeks per year </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs </li><li>401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions </li><li>Paid Time Off and Company Holidays </li><li>Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement </li></ul> <p>More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.</p> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>Hands-on management style with the ability to mentor our cohesive team </li><li>Strong organizational skills, developing the team's culinary skills across 14 locations </li><li>Experience with K12 service managing food ordering, inventory and scheduling software </li><li>The ability to create a fun and positive work atmosphere for our team in a rural K12 environment with a strong supportive work culture </li></ul> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Qualifications & Requirements</p> <p>Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience</p> <p>Minimum Management Experience - 2 years</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>