Job Description

Unit Description:

Are you an experienced Executive Chef that has a passion for creativity and is looking for

an exciting and challenging new position?

**RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE**

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for our account at Simpson College in Indianola,  IA. The picturesque main campus sits on 85 tree-shaded acres in Indianola, 12 miles south of the state capital of Des Moines and is consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country according to US News & World Report.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations including resident dining, catering and concessions. Responsibilities for this hands-on role will include menu planning, inventory/ordering, purchasing, food & labor costing, catering, scheduling, training and safety/sanitation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for spending time with students and teaching culinary skills in the kitchen.  Responsible for all food ordering, inventory, and scheduling of kitchen staff. Will be lead on all catering functions.

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; and/or
• have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.
  

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 of culinary standards;
• strong coaching and employee development skills; and/or
• have a passion for food and innovation.

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