High-Performance EXECUTIVE CHEF I - NFL Indianapolis Colts - Indiana

Flik Intl; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-performance Executive Chef to enhance athlete health through nutritionally optimized meals. This role involves developing tailored menus, leading a culinary team, and collaborating with dietitians to ensure optimal nutrition for players and coaches. The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and experience in athletic nutrition settings. Join a dynamic team where your culinary expertise will directly impact performance and health in a high-energy sports environment. If you have a passion for food and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in an athletic nutrition setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of dietary restrictions and food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement menus focusing on nutrient-dense foods for athletes.
• Lead and manage culinary staff, including hiring and performance reviews.
• Establish relationships with vendors for seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

Skills

Culinary Management

Nutritional Knowledge

Menu Development

Food Safety Standards

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Culinary Arts

Bachelor's in Nutrition

Bachelor's in Food Science

Job description

High-Performance EXECUTIVE CHEF I - NFL Indianapolis Colts - Indiana

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What Makes FLIK Click
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 we know 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.

Job Summary
Flik's Executive Chef for the Indianapolis Colts' account: Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Summary: The high-performance chef will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The high-performance chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the high-performance chef will work to provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the players and coaches.

HIGH PERFORMANCE CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop recipes, source, build and implement menus for all player, coach and staff meals and ownership needs, with a focus on nutrient-dense foods to optimize health and performance.
• Lead culinary staff, including management of hiring and termination of appropriate personnel, scheduling and reviewing hours, conducting regular performance reviews, and, if vital, terminating staff in conjunction with human resources.
• Assist in establishing a culinary budget, including menu costing, inventory tracking, and invoice processing.
• Implement procedures for serving food, as well as rotating and storing food within coolers, freezers, dry storage, etc. applying a FIFO approach (including labeling, dating, rotating, and screening products to meet food safety and organizational standards). Development of guidelines for discarding or returning products that do not meet the organizational standards.
• Establish relationships with quality, nutritional-minded vendors to procure seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients.
• Synchronize and prepare lunches for the business and administration sector of the organization around the needs of player and coach meals during the off-season.

ATHLETE CENTERED APPROACH:

• Knowledge of nutrition needs and demands of an athlete.
• Collaborate with team dietitians as a multi-disciplinary team member of the performance nutrition department and advise on culinary methods and techniques for meals related to the athletes’ needs.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive understanding of menu item specifics including, but not limited to, dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances, ingredients, preparation processes, holding and serving temperatures, and HACCP guidelines.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• A minimum of three (1-3) years of experience in a culinary management role within an athletic nutrition setting (ex. professional sports team, collegiate athletic department, or Olympic team setting) preferred.
• Bachelors’ degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and/or related field a plus.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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