Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Grow with Passion. Make an Impact. Success is yours when you collaborate and work hard in our team-based culture.

Sodexo is seeking a Culinary Production Manager 3 to join our dynamic culinary team at Yale New Haven Hospital – Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven, CT This is your opportunity to lead at one of the most respected healthcare institutions in the region—where innovation, compassion, and excellence come together.

Why You’ll Love This Role:In this fast-paced, mission-driven environment, you’ll oversee the daily operations of food production while inspiring a team of approximately 10 union employees to deliver safe, high-quality service that supports patient care and hospital functions.

Ready to take your food service management career to the next level? Apply today and help us make a daily impact where it matters most—on patient lives.

What You'll Do

• Manage all purchasing and budget oversight for food production

• Provide hands-on leadership to utility staff ensuring cleanliness, efficiency, and food safety

• Oversee floor stock management and maintain accurate documentation

• Support catering services using the CaterTrax system

• Drive accountability through FMS documentation of pre- and post-production numbers

• Collaborate with peers and hospital leaders to elevate service and efficiency

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 proven leader in food service or production management

• Strong skills in purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control

• Experience with unionized staff is a plus

• Detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about operational excellence

• Familiarity with food management systems like CaterTrax and FMS a plus

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.