Area Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Title: Area Executive Chef

Job Description

Advance your culinary career while leading a team that makes a difference! We are seeking an Area Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at the University of Jamestown and support four other North Dakota university dining programs. This hands-on role involves high-volume food production, special events, and multi-site oversight—ideal for candidates with campus or healthcare dining experience.

Responsibilities

Inspire and develop culinary teams across five campus accounts.

Oversee purchasing, inventory, food cost analysis, menu compliance, and forecasting using automated food management systems.

Ensure adherence to culinary standards, including recipe and food quality compliance.

Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Travel weekly to campus sites, with occasional overnight stays.Essential Skills

Public relations

Cooking

Culinary Planning

Team management

Corporate policies

Driving

Menu planning software

Banking

Organization

ProductionAdditional Skills & Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Strong catering experience

Diverse menu expertiseWhy Work Here?

This is a great company to grow and develop a career with, offering fantastic growth opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a university campus and a commercial-sized kitchen.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Jamestown, North Dakota.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62300.00 - $94270.00/yr.

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jamestown,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Full-time