Executive Chef 3

Sodexo hiring for Executive Chef 3 jobs in Oklahoma City, OK, US

Sodexo K-12 School Services is looking for an Executive Chef 3 to join our team Oklahoma. Sodexo has partnered with school districts throughout the state of Oklahoma to bring innovative dining options for students and staff.

Based out of Putnam City School District, this Executive Chef 3 is the Senior Culinary leader who supports the day to day operation in 20 Oklahoma school districts. This is an opportunity for a chef who has a passion for training and customer service. The best qualified candidate will have excellent leadership experience, be a proven trainer and a self-motivator. Additionally, the successful candidate will be well organized and able to manage multiple projects at one time. They will have a focus on employee development, safety/sanitation, quality and standards. We are seeking an Executive Chef with leadership experience in a highly regulated institutional cooking environment, accustomed to operating under strict standards. National School Lunch Program ( NSLP ) experience highly preferred. 

Additionally this position will:

• Ensure Sodexo Culinary Standards including recipe compliance and food quality;
• Have high expectations for customer service and quality of food;
• Have the ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees;
• Have a passion for food and innovation
• Emphasis on food presentation, quality, execution, menu design & implementation;
• Experience managing food and labor cost controls to meet targets;
• Demonstrated experience providing strong leadership, including supervision, direction and training, to a diverse team of employees;
• High level of computer literacy and skill-set;
• Strong understanding of financials and strong analytical thinking skills;
• Experience with National School Lunch Program preferred.
• Valid driver's license required. 
• Culinary degree preferred. 

In addition to offering a predominantly Monday through Friday schedule, this position also provides a competitive salary, great benefits…and so much more!!Sound like the opportunity you've been searching for? Apply today to grow with Sodexo, a world leader in Quality of Life Services!

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.

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years   

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

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