Executive Chef 2
Sodexho (Davenport, Iowa)

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Lacto-Vegetarian Executive Chef needed for four year accredited University that teaches Maharishi Transcendental Meditation Program. All products used are organic. Full board program with 500 students, 52 weeks a year with a mid-size retail unit that is also vegetarian. The campus has it's own organic farm. The kitchen also provides lunch for a K-12 school with 100 students - Monday through Friday. Will also assist with light catering and conference functions. The ideal candidate will have "hands - on " organic preparation and cooking experience including menu planning and costing. Be familier with international organic cusine and menus and be creative. Ideal candidate will be able to work with diverse student and facility population. Ideal candidate will have experience with menu planning and costing, labor management, scheduling, ordering and inventory. Campus is located 1 1/2 hour south of Iowa City and 1 1/2 hours east of Des Moines.

Position Summary: Designs, supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel in a medium to large account. This position is recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for other chefs and cooks within the account. Selects and develops recipes and other items for clients. Develops menu, implements and trains HACCP, oversees/purchases food, establishes production levels and inventory controls, interviews and hires new chefs, manages/controls food cost issues and offer solutions, may train other chefs outside account. May cook selected items, and plan or price menus. Typically has chefs and cooks reporting to this position. Basic Education Requirement: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree Basic Management/Supervisory Experience Required: 2 years of lead/supervisory/management experience Basic Functional Experience Required: 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. You may substitute 1 additional year of experience for each year of education below the basic requirement above as long as you possess a high-school diploma or GED.