Executive Chef 2

Executive Chef 2

Sodexo Education is seeking an Executive Chef 2 to assist with managing a food and nutrition program for Life Schools, a K-12 charter school system that has campuses throughout the Dallas area. Sodexo currently serves breakfast and lunch to approximately 5,000 students daily. The selected candidate will oversee food production and menu/recipe development for the district, while also providing culinary training to our kitchen employees. Food production takes place in a centralized kitchen, our Executive Chef will oversee daily operations and distribution to 7 campuses. Our ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual that is able to create culinary promotions to further increase student meal purchases. Previous experience in a K-12 environment is preferred but not required.

Implement & coordinate the culinary function.

Direct & train cooks & utility workers.

Ensure food preparation & production meets operational standards.

Manages catering & retail areas.

Customer & client satisfaction.

Manage food and labor costs.

Manage food & physical safety programs.

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.

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 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 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.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.