Role Overview: Executive Chef 1 – Lead the Culinary Experience at American Water (Camden, NJ)Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an energetic, creative, and hands-on Executive Chef 1 to elevate the dining experience at American Water in Camden, NJ. If you’re passionate about fresh, innovative food—and you’re looking for a position that offers work–life balance with a Monday–Friday daytime schedule, minimal evenings, and no weekend work—this could be your next great career move. Why You’ll Love This RolePredictable daytime hours – rare evening events and zero weekendsCreative influence – lead the culinary vision across multiple dining spacesSupportive culture – join a collaborative team within a global industry leaderInnovation encouraged – shape menus, introduce new dishes, and drive fresh ideas for cateringCareer growth – tap into Sodexo’s expansive network of clients and opportunities Incentives: Predominately a M-F schedule with occassional evenings and no weekends What You'll Do: What You’ll LeadAs our Executive Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of our culinary program, responsible for:Culinary LeadershipDesigning innovative menus for breakfast, lunch, and cateringLeading food production with approximately 80% hands-on involvementOperational ExcellenceManaging ordering, purchasing, and inventoryEnsuring proper food & labor cost controlMaintaining the highest standards in safety, sanitation, and complianceTeam DevelopmentLeading a team of 3–5 talented culinary professionalsCoaching, mentoring, and fostering a positive, respectful kitchen cultureSetting standards for consistency, quality, and accountability 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 Programs401(k) Plan with Matching ContributionsPaid Time Off and Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities and Tuition ReimbursementMore extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire. What You Bring: Strong background in food and labor cost managementExperience with ordering, purchasing, and inventory systemsAbility to read and analyze sales data, adjust menus, and streamline productionComfort with culinary management platforms and POS reporting toolsProven leadership skills with a passion for team developmentExcellent written and verbal communicationExpertise in HACCP, ServSafe, and local health regulationsCommitment to maintaining an organized, safe, and compliant workplace 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 experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.
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Executive Chef 1