Are you looking to grow your career in culinary? Come work at an environment based on care and respect, where you can make a difference.

Sodexo is currently seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, GA. The Executive Chef 2 will support a team of frontline culinary associates and be responsible for all back of the house operations in retail, catering, and patient services.

Great Work-Life Balance!!

Typical Schedule Monday-Friday (rotating weekend schedule).

The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining high-volume kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is a high impact, high visibility position that is responsible for enhancing our patient satisfaction and retail customer dining experience through culinary creativity, food presentation, and overall leadership presence at this outstanding account.

The successful candidate will:

• Have oversight of daily food operations and deliver a high-quality product.
• Have culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Manage multiple priorities and demonstrate professional communication skills.
• Exhibit a passion for a high level of customer service.
• Prioritize tasks and show flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC), and be proficient in computer skills and report management experience.

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 standards and implement company policies.
• Strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility.
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.
• C.E.C. (Certified Executive Chef) a plus.

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.

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

• Strong culinary background with current knowledge of culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong management skills and experience in a high-volume facility.
• Servsafe certified with knowledge of HACCP and Health and Safety audits.
• Experience with Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC).