Program Specialist 1 - Sodexo

Unit Description

Get behind the magic!

This account will fall under the SodexoMAGIC portfolio of business. 

Use your passion for service to create a positive impact and make a difference in the communities we serve!  SodexoMAGIC is a joint Sodexo/Magic Johnson venture which promises to empower the communities we serve by offering best-in-class food & facilities management solutions, which create a positive impact and make a difference in the lives of our clients and customers.  SodexoMAGIC offers our dedicated service via the following Sodexo segments:  Corporate Services, Hospitals, K-12 Schools, Universities.

SodexoMAGIC School Services is seeking a Program Specialist in Paterson, NJ. SodexoMAGIC provides essential food management solutions to school districts across the country. Sodexo is seeking a highly motivated, organized and customer service oriented Program Specialist for the East Orange School District, located in East Orange, NJ. The Program Specialist administers a program(s) or a portion of a program(s) within the food service department. A 10 month position; summers off! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support by gathering information for analysis, reports and correspondences.
• Program(s) may have a Division-wide or company-wide scope.
• Work is generally administrative or project oriented, but is generally structured and repetitive in nature.
• Procedures and guidelines are predetermined to prescribe how the assignments should be performed.
• Works under general supervision, while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Must have a valid Driver's License. 

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• 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; and/or

• have a passion for food and innovation.

The SodexoMAGIC partnership represents the union of two global brands that operate at peak performance. Sodexo, a long-standing leader in "quality of life solutions" around the globe, and Magic Johnson Enterprises, the brainchild of NBA all-star Earvin Magic Johnson, who literally took the game to new heights. To learn more about SodexoMAGIC and read a message from Earvin "Magic" Johnson himself click here.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Culinary positions in a variety of business segments, including Corporate, Schools, Campus Services, Government and Agencies, Health Care, Senior Living and Sports and Leisure locations across the United States. Continue your search for Culinary jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

At Sodexo, you will find the ingredients for a great culinary career. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance, reimbursement of association dues and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry.#IN200

What We Offer

Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalentSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.