Unit Description

Inspire patients through food, teach them what’s possible through sustainable resources.

Sodexo is seeking a an experienced Executive Chef 3 for Yale New Haven Hospital-Saint Raphael Campus located in New Haven, CT.

Yale New Haven Hospital is a provider of comprehensive, integrated, family-focused care in more than 100 medical specialties, supported by the skill and expertise of more than 7,500 university and community physicians and advanced practitioners. 

Yale New Haven Hospital-St. Raphael Campus offers bedside dining for their 501 patients, a large cafeteria and Peet's Coffee Kiosk.The Executive Chef 3 at this location will lead a team of approximately 20 employees and be responsible for maintaining kitchen operations, implementing culinary systems, inventory management, financial outcomes, contract compliance, as well as training and developing employees, while ensuring food safety.

The ideal candidate will have HACCP knowledge and/or be ServSafe certified, experience with inventory management/food ordering, ability to control food and labor costs, strong leadership skills, excellent client and customer interaction skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

The successful candidate will:

• implement and standardize all culinary systems and procedures for hospital
• manage, direct, and mentor front-line staff
• procurement and purchasing
• create menus based on client needs
• implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering, and patient services
• create interpersonal relationships with client

We are looking for candidates who have:

• a strong culinary background in a high-volume environment
• strong management skills and experience
• menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends
• proficient computer skills, highly organized, and detail-focused
• a proven ability to set up processes, create efficiencies, and solve problems with little to no direction 
• ServSafe Certified with proven working knowledge of HAACP

Click here to learn more about Yale New Haven Hospital-Saint Raphael Campus

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.

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Employees who work at this location 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 provide proof of vaccination.

What We Offer

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.

Position Summary

Provides culinary leadership within a large sized unit including menu planning, program execution and staff management & training. Works directly with internal and external clients managing the catering process from beginning through execution. Key Duties- Implements & coordinates the culinary function. - Directs & trains cooks & utility workers.- Ensures food preparation & production meets operational standards.- Manages catering & retail areas.- Customer & Client satisfaction.- Financial management to include food cost & labor management.- Manages food & physical safety programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience - 3 years

Basic Functional Experience - 3 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.