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Sodexo's Campus Segment is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to support The University of Maine at Orono located in Orono, ME. The Executive Chef will have culinary management responsibilities to include: Residential Dining menu planning, purchasing responsibilities, food and labor cost management, coordination, training, counseling and hiring and scheduling of culinary staff and adherence to food standards.

The University of Maine at Orono, established in 1865, is the state's flagship institution and a land, sea, and space grant university. Located in Orono, Maine, it offers a vibrant academic community with a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research, innovation, and sustainability, providing students with unique opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development. It boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced laboratories, modern classrooms, and extensive libraries, all designed to foster academic excellence and creativity.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for all culinary operations and the ideal candidate will be an energetic, polished Culinary Professional. Seeking candidates with a proven track record for developing, leading, and engaging culinary teams.

The successful candidate will:

• Implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for menus, LTO’s, STG, Mindful, garnishing, panning charts, production, FMS sheets, inventory control, HACCP, cleaning schedules, staffing plans, presentation and quality of food, kitchen cleanliness, safety, etc. Sodexo standards will be the benchmark;
• Monitor, audit, implement and standardize new menus;
• Be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates;
• Conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings and be responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books;
• Work with vendors on procurement items;
• Be responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits;
• Continue sustainability program with the direction of Director of Culinary Operations;
• Conduct yearly culinary foundations training to all cooks;
• Guide chefs in unit to ACF certification with guidance from Director of Culinary Operations;
• Implement innovative and fresh ideas in and/or create interpersonal relationships with clients;
• Implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and dining services.

Culinary Certification is highly preferred.

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.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

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 of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

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, 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 ability to stay current with culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Culinary Certification is highly preferred.