Job Description

Lead with purpose. Deliver excellence. Elevate healthcare dining.

Sodexo is seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to support culinary and retail operations at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for driving quality, safety, and operational excellence across patient and retail food services.

Why Join Sodexo as a Sous Chef at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton?

Joining Sodexo as a Sous Chef at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton means bringing your culinary leadership into a role where your work directly supports patient healing and comfort. In healthcare, food is more than a meal — it’s part of the care experience.

With Sodexo, you’ll gain the stability of a global organization combined with the impact of serving a close-knit community hospital. You’ll lead a frontline culinary team, influence quality and service standards, and support both patient and retail dining operations — all while building your leadership skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

Lead Culinary Operations

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food production
• Direct food preparation across multiple stations, maintaining consistency, freshness, and presentation
• Support both patient dining and retail food service operations

Manage & Develop the Team

• Provide leadership oversight for a team of frontline culinary employees
• Train, mentor, and schedule staff to meet operational demands
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and service excellence
• Support performance management and staff development

Retail & Customer Experience Oversight

• Ensure seamless retail execution, menu consistency, and service standards
• Support digital menu boards, POS systems, and merchandising efforts
• Enhance the overall customer experience within the hospital retail space

Financial & Operational Partnership

• Collaborate with the General Manager on menu planning, inventory management, and cost control
• Support labor management and operational efficiency initiatives
• Maintain 7a–7p availability based on business needs (typical shifts 9a–5p or 10a–6p)

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment

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

• Proven hands-on culinary production experience

• Prior experience leading and developing culinary teams

• Strong knowledge of HACCP and healthcare food safety standards

• Retail food service experience a plus

• Comfortable with POS systems and digital tools

• Self-motivated, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced healthcare setting

• Strong leadership presence and communication skills

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 - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience