You are inspired by great ingredients and creative cooking. At Sodexo, we bring these together for culinary innovation!

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef to join our team at our Showcase Account, Woodland Pond, in New Paltz, NY. This upscale Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) embodies the true spirit of community where Residents enjoy the security of a worry-free lifestyle. Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley region, this campus provides active Seniors a variety of programs and amenities, as well as a full continuum of on-site healthcare services.

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Chef to lead our culinary team. The Executive Chef manages the food production for resident dining with the focus on resident well-being. Responsibilities include supervision and training of the back of house staff, inventory management and purchasing, food quality and standards, food & kitchen safety and sanitation monitors for regulatory compliance.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who:

• have a passion for culinary arts, creativity and a strong production culinary background, ideally in a fine dining or upscale senior living setting;
• are able to develop trust and build strong client relationships while meeting the expectation of the client as well as Sodexo;
• demonstrate experience supervising a culinary team and exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset;
• possess a hands-on, innovative leadership approach to management;
• are able to work independently and make sound business decisions within company guidelines.
• have the ability to manage multiple priorities;
• have experience managing a food service operations budget;
• are knowledgeable in compliance to food safety, sanitation, and overall workplace safety standards.

To learn more visit: Woodland Pond

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits that start on your 1st day! Benefits include: generous paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401k and access to ongoing training and developmental programs, tuitions reimbursement, plus health and wellness 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.

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 experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.