Executive Chef

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Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to join our team at Georgia College & State University
, located in historic Milledgeville, Georgia
. Georgia College & State University (GCSU), Georgia’s public liberal arts university, is renowned for providing a practical education with real-world experiences, including internships, study abroad programs, and undergraduate research. We serve a large and diverse student body through our Residential Dining and Retail Units, as well as internal and external catering services. In addition to managing menus, safety, sanitation and purchasing, the position will be responsible for a robust program featuring a multitude of just-in-time formats including vegan, allergen‑free and a self‑service student cooking format called UCook.

The individual will be responsible for menu creativity, continual engagement and educational programming and at times support catering needs when necessary. The position requires a fluctuating work week to ensure consistent offers from breakfast to evening and weekends. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students’ well‑being and create a healthy learning environment.

• Relocation Assistance Available

• 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
• Have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems

• 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

• 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
• Have a passion for food and innovation

At 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 s 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.

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• Minimum Education Requirement – Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience – 2 Years
• Minimum Functional Experience – 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Facilities Services, Hospitals and Health Care, Hospitality

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