Sodexo is seeking a Food Production Manager 2 for Troy University, located in beautiful Southeast Alabama. 

** RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE! **

Our dining facility features a unique 2 story dining room with 13 restaurant collection serving stations with options such as a Full service Wok bar, Simple Servings ( an allergen free area), Bellatratoria (made to order tossed pasta), Vegan/Vegetarian, Basic Kneads bakery, Salad bar w/ Tossed Salad option, Grill, Deli, & Pizza as well as an Upscale Faculty & Staff Dining Area. Reporting to the Executive Chef, our Food Production Manager will be responsible for all food ordering, inventory management, vendor compliance and other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Skills:

Inventory management & on-line purchasing

Compliance of food safety, sanitation, & workplace safety standards

Experience in training and developing staff and coordinating customer service programs

Culinary background & hands on food production experience

BOH leadership – to manage and mentor kitchen staff: Food Safety focus a must with Training in HACCP.

ServSafe Certification

Strong computer aptitude

Exceptional organizational skills

• Manage inventory and purchasing of food and supplies to ensure employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their jobs.
  • Complete daily walk-thru of storage areas to maintain proper inventory levels, making sure to communicate with Executive Chef any shortages or overages.
• Compare accuracy of product deliveries and invoices.
  • Communicate immediately with vendors, and management of any inaccuracies.
• Meet with Executive Chef regularly to estimate purchasing and inventory controls
  • Review FMS menus with Chef to ensure proper food quantities are being ordered and maintained.
• Probes potential problems and apprises management of status on resolution of problems or issues.
  • Take a daily account of any faulty/damaged equipment and initiate work requests. Communicate the status of any work requests to management by email daily.
• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operating standards.
• Monitor activities of stocker/receiver to ensure proper rotation and storage of food items. Perform a daily walk-thru of all storage areas to make sure all products are being stored correctly and safely.
• Consult with Executive Chef regarding any adjustments in quantities or potential substitutions
• The position will have culinary responsibilities of the kitchen when Executive Chef is not present
• Review FMS post production information to ensure unit is compliant with budget requirements.

Responsible for inventory management and procurement of food and supplies at an account/unit to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company.  Manages food production through kitchen staff in a medium facility. Contributes to account revenue and operating profit contribution through cost containment and safety.
Key Duties
- Utilizes Sodexo resources, recipes, systems and programs to direct daily operations including; food production, inventory, product deliveries, invoices, and procurement operations.

- Ensures employees have appropriate equipment, supplies and resources to perform their job, and meet goals, cost controls and deadlines as assigned.

- Establishes and maintains a safe work environment including both food and physical safety in order to comply with all regulatory and Sodexo standards

- Complies with budget requirements by controlling costs (i.e. labor, inventory, equipment, materials) and making adjustments when necessary

- Supervises employees by delegating, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards
 

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.