Sous Chef

Role Overview

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Sodexo is seeking  (2) Sous Chef's to lead daily culinary operations for our food team at HMH Jersey Shore Medical Center located in Neptune City, New Jersey. Jersey Shore Medical Center operates with approximately 700 beds, serving as a major regional academic medical center. Specific recent data indicates it has 628 staffed beds and includes an 88-bed children's hospital (K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital)

 

One Sous Chef will lead Retail Operations while the other Sous Chef leads Patient Dining Operations

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will:

• maintain adherence to all local, state, federal, and organizations regulatory requirements.  
• ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed without exception
• be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly production associates;
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with clients in hospital
• proven to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers and patients
• the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high-standards driven environment;
• proficient computer skills as well as exceptional organizational and customer services skills;
• Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits.

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

• Maintain full compliance with all local, state, federal, and Sodexo regulatory requirements
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are followed at all times without exception
• Lead food and physical safety initiatives, including completion of annual safety training for all hourly production associates
• Support and implement innovative and fresh culinary ideas across retail dining, catering, and patient services
• Build strong interpersonal relationships with hospital clients, stakeholders, and care teams
• Communicate effectively with multiple audiences, developing trust and strong relationships with customers and patients
• Successfully multitask and perform in a high‑standards‑driven environment
• Support daily production, quality control, and service execution while upholding Sodexo’s operational and brand standards

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 complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience