Performance Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Fort Myers (FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group USA is seeking a Performance Sous Chef for an athletic nutrition account. You will lead culinary staff, create nutritionally optimal meals for players and coaches, and oversee menu development, sourcing, and quality control to support health and performance.

The role emphasizes operational food safety, collaboration with dietitians, and delivering fresh, local, balanced meals tailored to athletes’ needs.

Formación

• 3+ years of culinary management experience in athletic nutrition settings (professional sports, college athletics, or Olympic programs).
• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, or related field is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop recipes and menus for player, coach, and staff meals with a focus on nutrient-dense options.
• Implement procedures for food handling, storage, and safety following HACCP guidelines.
• Coordinate meal preparation around athletes' training schedules, including off-season needs.

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.