Job Description

Unit Description:

We are the Communities we serve!

This account is part of the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business.

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/ Magic Johnson venture.  SodexoMAGIC promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 2 for Grambling State University in Grambling, LA.  This chef will typically work a mid or evening shift, starting between 10am -noon, and will have rotating days off so must have flexible schedule.  The chef will report to our Executive Chef 3 and will be responsible for all food operations for resident dining and catering.  

**Relocation assistance is available!**

The ideal Executive Chef candidate will possess the following: 

• Culinary management experience within a large volume, quality-focused setting, preferably within a college or university environment.
• High expectations for customer service and quality of food.
• Understanding of financials as they apply to cost controls of food and labor.
• Ability and willingness to develop and train frontline employees.
• Passion for food and innovation.
• Knowledge of Sodexo systems preferred.
• Culinary degree (preferred).

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance.  Sodexo, a long-standing leader in “quality of life solutions” around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin “Magic” Johnson himself click

#sdxmagic

Provides culinary leadership within a medium sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training.  Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. 
Key Duties
- Implements & coordinates the culinary function. 
- Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.
- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.
- Manages catering & retail areas.
- Customer & Client satisfaction.
- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.
-  Manages food & physical safety programs.

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

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.