Culinary Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

West Orange, New Jersey, United States Sodexo Full time

Unit Overview:
As a passionate culinary professional, your goal is to enrich the dining experience for residents.

Sodexo Senior Living is on the lookout for a

Culinary Operations Manager,

to oversee a new initiative within a senior living environment. The ideal candidate will possess a robust culinary expertise, particularly in managing specialized dietary needs and food preparation techniques.

Typical working hours will be from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with occasional weekend responsibilities.


Sodexo provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401K plan, and opportunities for continuous training and professional development, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

This role includes an initial offering of 15 days of paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 8 holidays.

Key Responsibilities:


Establish and standardize all culinary processes and protocols for dining services, including catering, retail menus, food production, dietary standardization, inventory management, and kitchen safety practices.

Adherence to Sodexo's high standards will be essential;

Food Management Systems:
Conduct monitoring, audits, and the implementation of new menu standards;
ensure compliance with food safety regulations and provide annual training for all staff;

Procurement:
Collaborate with suppliers on procurement strategies. Oversee purchasing operations and financial audits related to procurement;
introduce innovative and fresh concepts in dining services, catering, and retail operations;

and/or
foster strong relationships with clients on-site.

Is this role the right fit for you? We seek candidates who possess:

a solid culinary foundation, with expertise in special diets and food preparation;
strong leadership capabilities with a proven track record of developing and mentoring a team;
experience in leading and motivating a culinary team, complemented by excellent human resource and management skills;
the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build strong client relationships;
the capacity to manage multiple tasks and demonstrate effectiveness in a high-quality service environment;
a comprehensive understanding of forecasting, food cost management, procurement, inventory, and labor management principles;
proficient computer skills along with exceptional organizational and customer service abilities;
Servsafe certification and a solid understanding of HACCP, along with experience in health and safety audits.

What We Provide:
Sodexo offers competitive and fair compensation, influenced by a candidate's educational background and relevant experience.

While the salary range for this position is available, Sodexo's offers are tailored based on individual qualifications, including experience, skills, education, and training.


Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Basic Management Experience - 2 years

Basic Functional Experience - 2 years of work experience in food or culinary services, including roles in restaurants, catering, institutional services, and similar environments.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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