Sodexo Senior Living is seeking a Chef Manager for our dining operations at Woodland Pond, a 350 resident continuing care retirement community located in New Paltz, New York. The Chef Manager is a hands-on position and will cook daily. Will oversee the food production serving all levels of care (lunch and dinner). Will report to the General Manager and will assist with managing up to 25 employees per shift. Typical shift will be 11:30am -8:00pm, may vary with one weekend day per week and some holidays.
What You'll Do assist with overseeing the daily food production for all levels of care; cook daily as needed;oversee ordering and inventory;schedule staff;maintain HACCP logs; assist with catering functions; exceed Sodexo standards for Gold Checks and achieve successful regulatory inspections and audits; and/orperform functions that include direct supervision of hourly associates including employee development.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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring prior food service management experience ideally in a senior living / healthcare environment;strong cooking skills;knowledge of therapeutic diets is helpful; knowledge of HACCP, safety and sanitation;passion for our residents and customers to ensure our Sodexo CARES (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Service) behaviors are followed daily;excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies. Who We AreAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & RequirementsMinimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year