Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager for Glendale Nursing Home, a 200 resident skilled care facility located in Schenectady, New York. The Food Operations Manager will oversee five unit dining rooms for this community and enjoy training and mentoring resident food service workers. Typical shift will be 11:00 am - 7:00 pm, with rotating weekends. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with Sodexo.

The successful candidate will:

• evaluate and develop service levels for the overall resident meal service program targeted to exceed resident and customer satisfaction;
• collaborate with clinical, food service and interdisciplinary teams to enhance the resident experience;
• ensure food quality and presentation;
• exceed Sodexo standards for Gold Checks and achieve successful regulatory inspections and audits; and
• perform management functions that include direct supervision of hourly associates including employee development, scheduling of staff.

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

• has two or more years prior food service management experience, ideally in a healthcare environment;
• catering experience and a culinary knowledge is helpful;
• passion for our residents and customers to ensure our Sodexo CARES (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm and Service) behaviors are followed daily; and
• excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implement company policies.

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 development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness program.

Employees who work at Glendale Nursing Home are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exception, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination via an online portal.

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.