Food Operations Manager 2

Food Operations Manager 2

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager 2 to oversee procurement at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for managing all food ordering, coordinating timely deliveries, handling purchasing and inventory control, and ensuring vendor compliance.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee all food purchasing and procurement activities for the facility;
• Place and manage food orders to ensure accuracy, quality, and cost-effectiveness;
• Coordinate and track timely product deliveries with vendors and distributors;
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and conduct routine inventory audits;
• Collaborate with culinary and nutrition teams to support menu planning and operational needs;
• Resolve order discrepancies, shortages, or quality issues promptly;
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and hospital standards.

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.

What You Bring:

• Strong understanding of food purchasing, cost control, and sourcing strategies
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with cross functional teams
• Ability to analyze purchasing trends, forecast needs, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Familiarity with procurement software, inventory systems, and food service management tools
• Understanding of HACCP, regulatory guidelines, and hospital or healthcare standards

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.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
• Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Location: US-TX-DALLAS

System ID: 985329

Category: Food Service

Employment Status: Full-Time Exempt

Posted Range: $59600 to $90090

Company : Segment Desc: HOSPITALS On-Site