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For Liz, Senior Supervisor at Au Bon Pain at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, feeling appreciated is one reason why she loves working at Sodexo. When promoted to a senior position, Liz wanted to do just that for her own team. “It’s important to make sure your team feels valued and comfortable together. I always do small things to let them know they are appreciated,” says Liz. The food service industry often faces a high turnover rate, but Liz has created such a positive environment that her team always comes back each year with smiles on their faces and ready for the next challenge. We want to thank Liz, her team, and all the food service workers at Sodexo. Your daily commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment for all significantly impacts the employees and customers we serve.
Meet Michael, Sodexo Executive Chef at Texas Christian University. Our chefs are an integral part of creating unique menus, managing different divisions, checking safety procedures, and managing a successful staff. Every day, Michael gets to use the balance of his logical and creative side to bring success to his team and serve his clients.
For Mary Beth, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and NAAC HR Advisor, her culture guides her in her everyday life and has helped shape her to be the leader she is today. She is from the Lumbee Tribe, a significant force in North Carolina with a vibrant culture, strong community, and generational resilience. Most tribal nations are a matriarchal society. Growing up, Mary Beth was raised by strong women who taught her to be confident and never back down to fear. Mary Beth taps into the traits she has learned from her culture to make her a successful woman in leadership. She cultivates a strong and supportive team culture by keeping team communication open. Learn more about how Mary Beth celebrates her culture and how it influences her leadership.
"As a mom of two toddlers, I am hyper aware of how I am shaping their perceptions of the world around them. I am determined to raise strong global citizens who celebrate societal differences." Lex Chevallier Boutell, Senior Recruiter, is inspired by Sodexo's commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She sees it in the very heart of how our organization interacts with the world and how we interact as a team. "The more I have engaged in these conversations professionally, the greater the responsibility I feel to bring them home with me." Lex took her inspiration and combined it with her activism and creativity to create a Children's Book series. Francis & Sacha is a series committed to celebrating Diversity, Equity & Inclusion moments for our youngest friends.
We're thrilled to unveil our latest milestone in sustainability and social responsibility with our A Better Tomorrow: 2023 Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility Report! In our third annual report, covering fiscal year 2023, we're proud to share the strides we've taken towards building a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us on a journey through our Better Tomorrow commitments and inspiring stories that showcase our achievements in key focus areas: carbon reduction, plant-based eating, food waste, food insecurity and social impact, including Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We believe that transparency is the key to progress, and this report reflects our dedication to accountability and continuous improvement. Together, let's pave the way for a BetterTomorrow!
This year, we challenged our employees worldwide to take a step ahead on sustainability through the Innov’Challenge, an employee engagement program aligned with Better Tomorrow 2025, our Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility roadmap. Seven regional winners were chosen to travel to Sodexo’s global headquarters in Paris this fall to pitch their ideas to senior leadership. Two winning teams emerged from North America, embodying our spirit of innovation, ingenuity and sustainability. Read more about the winning ideas and how they will be implemented at Sodexo!
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are sharing the stories of two employees who joined Sodexo through our partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans (DSAGNO) which offers employment to DSAGNO members interested in starting a career in hospitality. Julia D. recently joined Sodexo and works at the Superdome in the Dome Suites kitchen, assembling and wrapping cookies and petit four trays. "Julia learns by example, by watching how other people work with each other respectfully and collaboratively and having pride in what they do. She is learning all that by being part of the team," explained Julia's mother, who accompanies Julia as her job coach. Hannah L. started working with Sodexo at the Superdome in 2018. Since starting at the Dome, Hannah has completed a four-year college program and is back for another season with the Saints. "I like working there. Working in the cold prep kitchen gave me confidence. My favorite job is wrapping up food and helping make sandwiches to put on serving trays." Read more about Julia and Hannah's stories.
"Food is a universal language that breaks boundaries. It brings people together, sparks conversations, and allows us to appreciate each other's culture. Whether I'm making my grandma's recipes or having a coffee, it just keeps you grounded within your culture. Sometimes, you forget, but it's a bridge to my past and history." Danny Medina, Regional Vice President and General Manager for Sodexo Live!, is a first-generation American whose parents immigrated from Cuba. Learn more about how his heritage influenced his life and career and how food brings communities together.
Internships are important for students to get a feel for different positions and companies to figure out what they do and don’t like. We asked a handful of former interns, who are now full-time employees, why they chose Sodexo. Check out their stories!
Akilah made the switch from contractor to full-time employee because she couldn't find the career growth and progression that she experienced at Sodexo with her other employer. "There are so many opportunities to act and grow at Sodexo that I had never encountered anywhere else. After my contract ended with Sodexo, I tried to find that same thing with my contracting firm, but to be completely honest, once you see the world and know what other options are there, it really made me appreciate being at Sodexo even more." Learn more about Akilah's transition from contractor to full-time and her career growth and development.
