Executive Chef 2 - Campus Dining

Executive Chef 2 - Campus Dining

Unit Description:

Success is yours when you collaborate and work hard in our team-based culture!

*RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED*

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef- Campus Dining forTruman State Universitylocated inKirksville, MO. Nestled in the heart of Northeast Missouri, Kirksville boasts a historic downtown square surrounded by a 3,000 acre state park and some of the nations top hunting grounds. From classic small town festivals to premier cultural events, Kirksvilles vibrant blend of art, history, recreation and nature will impress you.

Truman State Universityhas been ranked for 18 consecutive years as the #1 public university in the Mid-West region byU.S. News & World Reportand ranked #19 onKiplingerslist of the 100 Best Public College Values in the nation. With a student enrollment of approximately 5000 plus 1500 faculty members, our food operations include 2 resident dining halls, retail food venues and catering.

The Executive Chef will report directly to our General Manager and manage approximately 25-30 hourly employees. We are looking for candidates with a background in large volume food production, strong financial acumen and strong knowledge of BOH operations.

The successful candidate will:

• be responsible forpurchasing, 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 innovationsand excellence,
• ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safetystandard complianceand procedures; 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:?

• havehigh quality food serviceexperienceinhigh volume, premierculinary environment
• have astrong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends,
• have a work historydemonstratingstrong employee engagement leadership skills, as well asprevioussupervisory experience and the ability to work collaboratively;??
• have a passion for food and innovation
• can manage multiple priorities,demonstrateprofessional communication skills,managecoaching and employee development skills; and/or
• demonstrate working knowledge ofDRIVE,The Market Connection (TMC)and isproficient in computer skills and report management experience.This?does not apply to external candidates.

Learn more about Truman State University at https://www.truman.edu/

At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs, 401k, and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts.

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Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Catering. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, youll enjoy an improved quality of life thats unique in the hospitality industry.

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 -Associate's Degreeor equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years
Basic Functional Experience - 2 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.