Executive Chef 2

Role Overview

Lead with flavor. Serve with purpose. Elevate patient and guest dining at LVH–Hazleton.

Located in the heart of Hazleton, PA, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton is a 150-bed facility providing high-quality care to the surrounding community. Just outside Allentown—Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing major city—and a short drive from Philadelphia, LVH–Hazleton is part of the renowned Lehigh Valley Health Network, known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and innovation.

Sodexo is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef 2 to lead culinary operations at LVH–Hazleton. This role oversees all back-of-house operations across retail, catering, and patient dining services, ensuring high standards in food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Why Join Sodexo?

At Sodexo, we believe that food is a powerful part of the healing process. As a culinary leader in healthcare, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being while advancing your career in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support a team of approximately 12 frontline culinary associates

• Oversee daily food production and kitchen operations for patient meals, retail outlets, and catering

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

• Collaborate with the General Manager and clinical teams to enhance the patient dining experience

• Manage food cost, inventory, and production systems using Sodexo’s Food Management Systems (FMS) and Market Connections (MSC)

• Train and mentor staff to maintain consistency, quality, and service excellence

• Adapt to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as needed

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

• Prior experience as an Executive Chef in a hospital or healthcare setting is required

• Strong culinary production background with a focus on quality and consistency

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sodexo systems (FMS, MSC)

• ServSafe certification preferred

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 yearsMinimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.