Food Operations Manager 1

Role Overview

Food Operations Manager 1 – WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital | Uniontown, PA 

Sodexo is seeking a Food Operations Manager to join our healthcare team at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital is a 145-bed acute care community hospital serving the region with more than 1,000 employees and over 200 medical staff representing 30+ specialties. In 2024, the hospital was recognized by The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) with an Achievement Award for its commitment to patient safety and workforce engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and hands-on leader looking to grow their career within healthcare food service operations while making a meaningful impact on the patient experience.

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for food service, operations, and customer experience, we’d love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Support daily food service and catering operations within a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Assist with unit financials, budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Lead, train, and develop both frontline and management employees
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Partner directly with hospital leadership and client teams
• Oversee approximately 40 frontline employees
• Support operational excellence and customer satisfaction initiatives

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

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience
• Culinary production background and food safety knowledge
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to lead collaboratively and build strong teams
• Experience with Sodexo Food Management Systems (FMS) and The Market Connection (TMC) preferred
• Strong computer and reporting skills 

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 years Minimum Functional Experience – 1 year work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.