Job Description

Role Overview:

Lead with flavor. Serve with purpose. Elevate every plate.

 

Sodexo is seeking a skilled and tech-savvy Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at Lehigh Valley Health – Hazleton Hospital , a key facility within one of Pennsylvania’s most respected healthcare systems. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a team of 6 employees and supporting both patient dining and retail foodservice operations.

 

Why Choose Sodexo?

At Sodexo, we believe good food has the power to heal, comfort, and connect. Join a team where your culinary creativity and leadership make a meaningful difference every day — in a hospital that values innovation, compassion, and community.

 

What You'll Do:

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food production

• Lead, train, and schedule a team of 6 frontline culinary staff

• Support retail operations including menu execution, signage, and service standards

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols

• Collaborate with the General Manager on menu planning, inventory, and cost control

• Utilize digital tools including POS systems, menu boards, and signage platforms

• Maintain a clean, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment

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:

• 2+ years of culinary management experience, preferably in healthcare or retail foodservice

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Proficiency with POS systems, digital signage, and menu board technology

• ServSafe® certification preferred

• Availability to work a day shift schedule (9a–5p or 10a–6p) and every other weekend

• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service in a mission-driven 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 - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job Tags

Local area, Worldwide, Weekend work, Day shift,

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