Chef Manager

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Chef Manager for St. Margaret's Center, a pediatric and young adult skilled nursing facility located in Albany, New York. In this fast-paced position, the manager will oversee feeding approximately 90 residents with a large population of tube feeds. The Chef Manager will also have oversight of a national school lunch progam operation off campus. Typical shift will be 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, with some weekends as needed. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with Sodexo.

What You'll Do

• lead a team of hourly employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring daily operations in the kitchen
• provide hands-on support to the team, will cook as needed
• oversee deliveries for a school lunch program
• motivate, coach, mentor and develop frontline staff members
• utilize Sodexo resources, recipes, systems

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

• previous food service management experience in healthcare or schools, institutional dining experience
• strong leadership skills
• basic culinary knowledge
• working knowledge of ordering, management systems and inventory management
• demonstrated success with leading and developing staff members
• have a background in safety and sanitation compliance
• experience in a Union environment is a plus

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 or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Client-provided location(s): Albany, NY

Job ID: Sodexo-57F1BDC83DE44F91D774B5E9E711D6C9

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-31T18:51:04