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Food Operations Manager 2
Company : Sodexo
Location : Pottsville, PA, 17901
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
Role Overview
Make a Difference Every Day
Is a passion for helping people and attention to detail the hallmarks of your success? Join Sodexo and become part of a team where you can truly make a difference.
Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to oversee food service operations at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill South in Pottsville, PA. This role is responsible for department financials and daily operations across patient services, retail café, culinary production, and catering.
Why Sodexo?
At Sodexo, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for our clients and customers while fostering growth and development for our employees. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and service excellence.
What You'll Do
Provide oversight of day-to-day food service operations.
Deliver high-quality food service that meets patient, staff, and visitor expectations.
Achieve company and client financial targets and goals.
Develop and maintain strong client and customer relationships.
Create and execute strategic plans to drive operational excellence.
Foster a positive work environment that supports employee engagement and performance.
Ensure Sodexo standards, safety, and sanitation requirements are consistently met.
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
A proven track record of leadership and supervisory experience, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Culinary production experience and a strong background in safety and sanitation compliance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
Excellent professional communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Proficiency in computer applications and experience with report management.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
This position directly shapes the quality and consistency of meals served to patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring nutritional standards and satisfaction are met through efficient oversight of food service operations within a healthcare environment.
Strong communication, adaptability, and collaborative skills are crucial, alongside expertise in food safety regulations and the ability to manage diverse teams under dynamic conditions common in healthcare food operations.
Locally preferred credentials often include ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification and an associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality, aligning with regional industry standards and Sodexo’s hiring expectations.
Sodexo emphasizes internal advancement through training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development programs, fostering upward mobility for managers keen on expanding skills in food service management and healthcare operations.
Food Operations Manager salaries in Pottsville average between $55,000 and $70,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and demand, which is generally on par or slightly lower than larger Pennsylvania urban centers.
Sodexo nurtures an inclusive, respectful workplace where managers are empowered to innovate and engage teams, aligning operational goals with community-focused service excellence in a healthcare environment.
They must balance patient dietary needs, strict sanitation protocols, and financial targets simultaneously, unlike more traditional food service roles, requiring sharp multitasking and compliance skills.
While assistant managers support daily tasks, a Food Operations 2 manager leads strategic planning, budget oversight, and cross-department coordination, making higher-level decisions impacting overall food service quality.
There’s increasing demand for experienced managers with healthcare food service backgrounds, emphasizing leadership in sanitation, and customer satisfaction as local hospitals expand and upgrade food programs.
Sodexo integrates a strong community impact focus with comprehensive benefits and career development, expecting managers to champion innovation and client relationship management within a healthcare food service context.