EXECUTIVE CHEF III - NBA Pelicans Team - New Orleans

Compass Group Canada; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a High-Performance Executive Chef to enhance player health through nutritionally optimal meals. This role involves overseeing culinary staff, developing recipes, and collaborating with dietitians to meet athletes' needs.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employee Shopping and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental and Personal Leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in culinary management within an athletic nutrition setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop recipes and build menus focused on nutrient-dense foods.
• Lead culinary staff, including hiring and scheduling.
• Implement food service procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Dietary Restrictions

Food Allergies

Ingredient Specifics

HACCP Guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Degree in Nutrition

Degree in Food Science

Job description

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What makes FLIK click

Our people. The decisions, actions, and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value, and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited, and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference—where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The High-Performance Executive Chef will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The chef will oversee culinary staff, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored to the needs of athletes.

High-Performance Executive Chef Responsibilities:

1. Develop recipes, source ingredients, and build menus focused on nutrient-dense foods to optimize health and performance.
2. Lead culinary staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, and termination in collaboration with HR.
3. Assist in establishing a culinary budget, including menu costing, inventory management, and invoice processing.
4. Implement food service procedures, including storage, rotation, and safety standards.
5. Build relationships with quality, nutritional-minded vendors to procure seasonal, local, and sustainable ingredients.
6. Coordinate and prepare meals for the organization’s off-season needs.

Athlete-Centered Approach:

Understand the nutritional needs of athletes and collaborate with team dietitians to tailor culinary methods for optimal athlete health.

Skills & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of dietary restrictions, food allergies, ingredient specifics, preparation processes, and HACCP guidelines.

Experience & Education:

1-3 years in a culinary management role within an athletic nutrition setting preferred. Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, or related field is a plus.

Apply to Flik today!

Flik is a member of Compass Group USA.

Learn more about the Compass story.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment of all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations. We reserve the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Employee Shopping and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental and Personal Leave

Eligibility for additional benefits varies by location and position. For specific paid time off benefits, click here.

Req ID: 1405909

Flik Hospitality Group

Shane Tirpak

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