Food Production Manager 2

Sodexo hiring for Food Production Manager 2 jobs in Houma, LA, US

Unit Description:

From the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean and from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic, Sodexo provides Quality of Life Services that support the needs of our clients in the Energy & Resources market segments, reinforcing client operations in both onshore and offshore environments.

Sodexo Energy and Resources is seeking a Food Production Manager 2 for an offshore Oil & Gas client.   The manager will typically work a rotation of 21 days on/ 21 days off.  This Food Production manager will report to the General Manager and manage a staff of approximately 15 employees.  Will oversee the daily kitchen operations serving approximately 300 people daily.  The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background, will cook as needed. 

**Ensuring a safe work environment on this oil rig is of paramount importance and will be a #1 priority for this Manager. An understanding of the basics of the oil and gas industry and the oil rig environment is a must.** 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong culinary knowledge.
• Be responsible for inventory management and procurement of food and supplies on the rig.
• Ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company.
• Manage food production through kitchen staff. Contributes to account revenue and operating profit contribution through cost containment and safety.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Utilizes Sodexo resources, recipes, systems, and programs to direct daily operations including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.
• Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources to perform their job and meet goals, cost controls, and deadlines as assigned.
• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards
• Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary
• Supervises employees by delegating, assigning, and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards

Certifications Needed: 

• ServSafe is a must as ensuring food (and physical safety) are crucial in this environment
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) – obtained through the TSA
• Obtaining a T-HUET certification (Tropical Helicopter Underwater Escape Training) will be part of the on-boarding process

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

What We Offer:

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.