PERFORMANCE CHEF

Compass Group•Town of Orangetown, NY

2d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

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 SummaryThe Performance Chef Manager for this account will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The Chef Manager 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors’ degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and/or related field a plus

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
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
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