**Unit Description**

**Are you ready to be part of a culinary innovation?**

Sodexo is seeking a **Executive Chef 2** for **Moravian Academy** located in **Bethlehem, PA.** The **Executive Chef 2** will lead the culinary programming across the 3 campuses (based in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township and Allentown, PA). The Executive Chef will focus on providing a unique experience at each school while creating efficiencies among the three campuses.

We are looking for an individual who possess exemplary culinary knowledge and is passionate about food. Demonstrated history of experience with creative solutions for food allergen meal development required. This position is primarily a Monday through Friday schedule, year round, with major Holidays and campus breaks off.

**This is an excellent opportunity for an Executive Chef who is looking for a true work/life balance in their next position, with nights and weekends off!!**

**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.

**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.

**Not the job for you?**

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Universities, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs (http://bit.ly/SdxCulinaryjobs) .

**Working for Sodexo:**

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.

**What We Offer**

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.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

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.

**Location** _US-PA-BETHLEHEM_

**System ID** _977460_

**Category** _Culinary_

**Relocation Type** _No_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

**Posted Range** _$53000 to $80300_

**Company : Segment Desc** _SCHOOL SERVICES_

_On-Site_