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If working together, supporting your team, and reaching for the best in a high volume,

fast-paced environment is second nature to you - Join Sodexo at Evangel University!

Sodexo has an opportunity for an Executive Chef 2 - Campus Dining to support our dining operations at Evangel University, a faith based campus in Springfield, MO. Springfield is in the heart of the Ozarks - is a family friendly city alive with outdoor and cultural experiences.

Relocation assistance is provided for this exciting culinary opportunity!

The Executive Chef is responsible for Student Dining, Food Retail and Catering functions. Our successful candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent customer service, promote a customer/client centered culture and improve partnerships. Ability to work with and grow a diverse staff, manage a busy catering schedule, and professionalism in client contact is important in this position.

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

  • 2-4 years culinary background in a high volume dining environment: University/Campus Dining, Hospital or large Corporate dining;
  • 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
  • have a passion for food and innovation.

The successful candidate will:

  • have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations;
  • 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;
  • ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and
  • have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

Sound like the opportunity you have been seeking? APPLY TODAY and join Sodexo Campus Dining at Evangel University!

For more information about living in Springfield - visit: https://www.springfieldmo.org/

Relocation assistance is provided for this exciting culinary opportunity!

Working for Sodexo:
How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.


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.

Application Instructions

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