Athlete Nutrition Sous Chef — Performance Meals

Flik Hospitality Group

Newark (NJ)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Sous Chef to elevate player nutrition by creating nutritionally optimal meals for athletes and coaches, while overseeing culinary staff. This role works within a multi-disciplinary team to tailor fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals to needs of players and coaches.

The position emphasizes menu development, staff leadership, and strong food-safety practices to support peak athletic performance.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience in culinary management in athletic nutrition setting.
Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop recipes, source, build and implement menus for all meals for players, coaches, and staff with a focus on nutrient-dense foods.
Lead culinary staff, including hiring/terminations, scheduling, and performance reviews.
Assist in establishing a culinary budget, including menu costing, inventory tracking, and invoice processing.
Implement procedures for serving, rotating, and storing food with FIFO and food safety standards.
Establish relationships with quality, nutritional-minded vendors for seasonal, local ingredients.
Coordinate lunches for business and administration around player and coach needs.