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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Hoag Hospital- Irvine located in Irvine, CA.

The successful candidate will:

• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for the hospital including catering, retail menus, LTO’s, STG, mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, puree standardization, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, and safety.
• Be responsible for food and physical safety and annual training for all hourly associates.
• Work with vendors on procurement items.
• Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services.

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.
• A strong production culinary background, ideally in an upscale restaurant/retail/catering environment.
• Menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends.
• Proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

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.

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or 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.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Care.
• Wellness Programs.
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement.

• Strong culinary background with ability to stay current with culinary trends.
• Strong production culinary background, ideally in an upscale restaurant/retail/catering environment.
• Menu planning experience with understanding of current culinary trends.
• Proficient computer skills and exceptional organizational and customer service skills.
• Servsafe certified with working knowledge of HACCP.
• Experience with Health and Safety audits.