Executive Chef 1

Unit Description

Have a craving for a new culinary career? Look no further!

Relocation Assistance Available

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 1 for St. Ambrose University located in Davenport, IA. St. Ambrose University is a part of the Quad Cities – a bi-state (Iowa and Illinois) metropolitan area situated on the only major stretch of the Mississippi River that runs from east to west. The university resident dining serves 1600 students as well as food court, coffee shop and conference center.This position will direct the daily operations of the residential dining hall, to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, inventory and resources to perform their jobs and meet goals and deadlines.Valid Drivers License Required.

he successful candidate will:

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting;

ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented;

have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;

ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or

have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

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 culinary standards;

strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or

have a passion for food and innovation.

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

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Healthcare, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxCulinaryjobs) .

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality

e that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

What We Offer

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

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement – Associates Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience – 2 years

Basic Functional Experience – 1 year 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.

Location US-IA-DAVENPORT

System ID 976364

Category Culinary

Relocation Type Yes – According to Grade

Employment Status Full-Time

Posted Range $41700 to $63030

Company : Segment Desc UNIVERSITIES

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