Executive Chef 1 – Step Into Leadership | Sodexo @ Purdue Pharma – Wilson, NC
Are you a talented Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or Supervisor ready to elevate your career? Sodexo Corporate Services is offering an exciting opportunity for an Executive Chef 1 to lead a dynamic café and catering operation at Purdue Pharma in Wilson, NC.
About the Operation: This is a multi-faceted food service environment featuring:
A café with 5 stations: Soup, Salad, Deli, Grill, Entrée, plus an Expo station for live cookingCatering services for corporate events and meetingsA unique schedule:Café Hours: 7 AM – 2 PM (Breakfast & Lunch)Snacks & Drinks: 2 PM – 7 PMDinner Service: 7 PM – 9 PM (Monday–Thursday)Grab & Go Self-Checkout: Friday–Sunday
Why This Role Is a Great Fit:
Ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership roleMonday–Friday schedule (6 AM – 4 PM) – no evenings or weekends!Opportunity to lead and grow in a supportive corporate environmentBe part of a team that values creativity, professionalism, and development Incentives M-F 6am to 4pm with no evenings or weekends What You'll DoYour Role: As Executive Chef 1, you’ll be the culinary lead responsible for:
Menu planning and recipe adherenceOrdering and inventory managementHands-on cooking (80% of your time)Catering production for daily and special eventsManaging a team of 6 cooksCollaborating on food and labor cost controls with the General ManagerDriving quality, consistency, and innovation in every dish What We OfferCompensation 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 A rising culinary star with supervisory or sous chef experiencePassionate about food quality and guest satisfactionOrganized, detail-oriented, and ready to leadComfortable with recipe execution and cost managementEagerness to grow into a strategic culinary leadership role 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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.