**Role Overview** **Sodexo** is hiring an **Executive Chef for Medford school district in Medford, Oregon.** As Executive **Chef 1** , you will utilize local and organic ingredients when available to create mouthwatering dishes that delight our guests. Picture yourself in our dynamic kitchen, overseeing multiple locations and catering. You will be the driving force behind our culinary operations, ensuring that our line cooks deliver perfection on each plate. Your expertise and guidance will shape the flavors, presentation, and quality that our patrons crave. **What You'll Do** + Manage our cohesive team, who enjoy working together + Train, develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations + Take ownership for the Menus, taking the reins and being able to provide true leadership + Ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented + Manage innovative menu concepts while staying within budget and far exceeding the student expectations + Effectively manage purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting **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. **What You Bring** + 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 standards and implement company policies. + strong management skills. **Who We Are** 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 completethis form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab) . **Qualifications & Requirements** 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. **Location** _US-OR-MEDFORD_ **System ID** _982746_ **Category** _Culinary_ **Employment Status** _Full-Time_ _Exempt_ **Posted Range** _$47300 to $71390_ **Company : Segment Desc** _SCHOOL SERVICES_ _On-Site_