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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH.

Central State University is an HBCU (Historically Black College/University) that is 35 minutes from Springfield and Dayton. Reporting to the General Manager, the Executive Chef will be responsible for the culinary direction of the residential dining hall, retail outlets, and catering. Dining services on campus offer resident dining for 1500+ students, a WOW Cafe, SubConnection, and a Grocery Store.

The 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.

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 culinary standards.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• A passion for food and innovation.

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.

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.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Paid in Increments Over 6 Months.
• 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.
• Access to Ongoing Training and Development Programs.

• Strong culinary background with the ability to stay current with new culinary trends.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong coaching and employee development skills.
• Ability to ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standard compliance.
• Working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production, and management systems.
• Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Basic Management Experience - 2 years.
• 2 years work experience in food or culinary services.