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Executive Chef 3

Posted on June 10, 2026

Kearney, United States of America
66895.0 - 86570.0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Role Overview:

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 - for University of Nebraska-Kearney located in Kearney, Nebraska. This Executive Chef will manage the Resident dining and catering on campus. This Chef will have oversight of culinary innovation, standards, and programs, as well as supporting and training their teams. Sodexo provides college campuses with food, nutrition, environmental, and facilities management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

Incentives: Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available! What You'll Do:

be responsible for purchasing, menu compliance, inventory, food cost analysis and food production forecasting.
ensure Sodexo Culinary standards including recipe compliance and food quality are implemented.
have the ability and willingness to develop and motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations.
ensure food safety, sanitation and workplace safety standard compliance; and/or
have working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems.

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 strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends.
excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of culinary standards.
strong coaching and employee development skills.
have a passion for food and innovation.

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 - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 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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