Job Description

**Excellent opportunity to enhance and grow your career in a fast pace, progressive environment. **

Sodexo is seeking a Executive Chef 2 at Carolina East Health System located in New Bern, NC one hour from Greenville, NC. Carolina East Health System is a 350 bed full-service, non-profit facility serving the coastal Carolina region. Just 35 minutes from the Atlantic Coast, New Bern offers a warm southern climate, a low cost of living and numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. It’s like being on vacation every time you go home. Neighborhoods are close-knit. Homes are quaint. The lifestyle is serene. And the schools are among the very best in the state (The top 10%.) When it comes to location, this is one location that has it all

What You'll Do

The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining high-volume kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is a high impact, high visibility position that is responsible for enhancing our patient satisfaction and retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation and overall leadership presence at this outstanding account.

• directly manage retail, patient feeding, catering chefs as well as purchasing and catering manager;
• maintain chef/manager schedules; cover chefs/manager schedule as needed;
• be responsible for yearly evaluation and goals for chefs and managers through the use of Ingenium;
• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital: Catering, Retail menus, LTO’s, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;
• monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• work with vendors on procurement items; be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks;
• create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital.

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 strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends;
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies;
• strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility;
• high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts;
• a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
• demonstrated experience leading and engaging a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends;
• the ability to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers;
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;
• a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts;
• the ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team;
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits; and/or

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 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.