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

Flik Hospitality Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Commuter Benefits

FSAs

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is seeking a Performance Sous Chef to enhance player health through nutritionally optimized meals and snacks. You will oversee the culinary performance staff and ensure fresh, local, balanced meals tailored to players and coaches.

Develop menus, implement food safety procedures, and coordinate meal preparation for both players and staff, aligning with athletic nutrition needs and team dietitians where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, or related field preferred.
• 3 years in culinary management within athletic nutrition settings preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition needs and diet planning for athletes required.

Responsibilities

• Develop recipes and menus for player, coach, and staff meals with focus on nutrient-dense options.
• Oversee culinary staff and implement food safety, FIFO, labeling, and storage procedures.
• Coordinate meal preparation for in-season and off-season needs for athletes.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP

Athlete nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science

Job description

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.

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 they 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.

Flik Hospitality Group

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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

The Performance Sous Chef for this account will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The Performance Sous Chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. Will work to provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the players and coaches.

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and/or related field a plus

Associates At Flik Hospitality Are Offered Many Fantastic 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Flik Hospitality Group

Shane Tirpak

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