Executive Chef 2 at Sodexo

Role Overview: Lead with purpose. Create with passion. Transform the patient dining experience.

Sodexo has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Lehigh Valley Health Network in the Allentown, PA region!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and is driven to deliver high-quality food, exceptional service, and strong team leadership.

Why Join Sodexo at Lehigh Valley Health Network?

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a nationally recognized health system known for its commitment to excellence in patient care. At Sodexo, you'll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering quality of life services that truly make a difference.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

What You'll Do: As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all back-of-house culinary operations across both patient dining and retail services, ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, and execution.

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations for patient and retail dining programs
• Oversee food production, menu execution, and presentation to ensure high-quality standards
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and vendor relationships
• Train, mentor, and develop a team of culinary professionals
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, Joint Commission, and regulatory standards
• Partner with clinical teams and leadership to support patient satisfaction and dietary needs
• Drive innovation through menu planning, retail enhancements, and program improvements
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement

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:

• Proven experience in a high-volume culinary leadership role (healthcare preferred)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing both patient dining and retail operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop teams
• Financial acumen including food cost control, inventory, and budgeting
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient and guest experiences
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic healthcare environment

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 - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.