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Food Service Manager 2

Yesterday Hammond, LA

Role Overview

Grow your career and develop a team that shares your desire to make a difference.

Sodexo is seeking a Food Services Manager 1 for North Oaks Hospital located in Hammond, Louisiana. North Oaks Health System is a 330-bed facility and is one of Louisiana's largest and most progressive community hospital organizations and is strategically based between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

The Food Services Manager will direct all patient services feeding operations and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the patient meal program to ensure compliance and improve the overall patient experience. We are seeking a charismatic and organized manager to support a team of 30-40 frontline staff and ensure client and patient needs are satisfied. Healthtouch experience a plus!

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The preferred candidate should have experience as a working manager in an equal to or similar role, as well as experience training staff and possess excellent customer service skills with patients and clients.

Learn more about North Oaks Hospital at - https://www.northoaks.org

What You'll Do

  • manage all daily food operations through hourly and supervisory frontline associates
  • maintain food and health & safety logs within Sodexo and hospital guidelines and requirements
  • ensure trainings remain up to date for all hourly associates, for both Sodexo and hospital related trainings
  • effectively mentor and develop the food services team
  • implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail, catering and patient services
  • cultivate effective interpersonal relationships with patients, customers, and clients in hospital


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

  • strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment;
  • experience leading and engaging a culinary and/or food services team
  • Servsafe certified as well as working knowledge of HACCP and experience with Health and Safety audits
  • familiarity with Sodexo processes and systems (preferred, not required)


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): Hammond, LA
Job ID: Sodexo-E7492EC81928142ECF06CE957016920B
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-16T18:50:31

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

        • Office Life and Perks

          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion