Performance Chef

KitchFix • Dunedin, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KitchFix is hiring a Performance Chef to support the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. This culinary leadership role delivers high-quality, scratch-made meals tailored to the nutritional, cultural, and individual needs of professional athletes. The chef collaborates with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Registered Dietitians, and performance staff on culinary execution, menu development, and daily foodservice operations.

The role operates between the Player Development Complex (PDC) and TD Ballpark, spending approximately half the year at each location. During Dunedin Blue Jays homestands, the chef independently manages foodservice at TD Ballpark, including coordinating production across facilities, transporting food and supplies, preparing and cooking onsite, and providing timely meal service. The position requires independent judgment, effective communication, strong culinary skills, and a commitment to operational excellence and hospitality.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional culinary experience.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.
• Strong scratch-cooking skills and culinary creativity.
• Experience preparing culturally diverse cuisine, including authentic Latin American dishes.
• Understanding of sports nutrition principles, specialized diets, food sensitivities, and allergen management.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and execute foodservice operations with minimal supervision.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, food-cost controls, and production planning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaborate with Registered Dietitians, culinary leadership, and client stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and perform the physical demands of a professional kitchen environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Ability to work a non-standard schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays aligned with the Blue Jays’ training and baseball schedules.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of culinary supervisory or leadership experience.
• Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree; equivalent professional experience is considered.
• Previous experience in professional or collegiate athletics.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Basic knowledge of baseball.
• Experience in a high-volume or performance-focused foodservice environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary execution and deliver scratch-made meals that meet the Toronto Blue Jays’ nutritional guidelines and expectations.
• Collaborate with Registered Dietitians to develop and execute performance-focused menus that support player nutrition, recovery, and individual dietary requirements.
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe creation, product sourcing, and culinary improvement.
• Prepare culturally diverse and authentic cuisine that reflects players’ backgrounds and preferences, including Latin American dishes.
• Perform hands-on food preparation, service tastings, and line checks to maintain consistency, flavor, and presentation.
• Independently plan and manage foodservice operations at TD Ballpark during Dunedin Blue Jays homestands, including coordinating production between facilities, transporting food and supplies, onsite preparation and cooking, and timely meal service.
• Resolve operational challenges with sound judgment and minimal supervision.
• Serve as the primary onsite culinary contact at TD Ballpark and communicate proactively with Registered Dietitians, coaches, players, and team personnel about meal schedules and changing needs.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef on PDC kitchen operations, production planning, and service execution.
• Assist with supervising, training, mentoring, and developing hourly kitchen associates.
• Communicate production goals, service priorities, and quality standards through team huddles and production sheets.
• Promote an inclusive kitchen culture centered on teamwork, accountability, enthusiasm, professional growth, and the Blue Jays’ “Get Better Every Day” philosophy.
• Maintain food safety, allergen management, sanitation, kitchen organization, and equipment-care standards in accordance with KitchFix procedures.
• Support purchasing, receiving, inventory management, portion control, and food-waste reduction while meeting food-cost expectations.
• Build professional, hospitality-focused relationships with players, Registered Dietitians, and organizational staff.
• Seek and respond to player and client feedback to improve menu quality, variety, and the dining experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $60,000 per year, based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• HSA/FSA.
• 401(k).
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Company laptop.
• Three weeks of accrued paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Opportunities to grow with KitchFix across multiple states and sports organizations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed