Performance Chef

KitchFix • Vancouver, BC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 8 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential. Join the Culinary Team Behind Major and Minor League Baseball Organizations. We’re hiring an MiLB Performance Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Toronto Blue Jays in Vancouver, BC. This Performance Chef role will be an employee of the Toronto Blue Jays organization.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in foodservice
• Culinary degree
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or FoodSafe Level 1
• Valid drivers license in British Columbia
• Highly motivated and excellent problem solver
• Ability to cook authentic meals from Latin American cultures
• Receptive to feedback
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• The ability to work a non-standard work-week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Strong attention to detail, especially with the presentation of food and meal delivery times
• Ability to work within multicultural populations and create menus inclusive of the needs of their respective backgrounds
• Ability to travel to the United States for the purposes of training
• Ability to drive a vehicle between the kitchen space and the stadium, about a 15-minute trip
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to lift up to 22 kg

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Experience working within professional and/or collegiate athletics
• Basic understanding of the sport and culture of baseball

Responsibilities

• Work with Registered Dietitians to build meals that fit within the guidelines of TBJ nutrition
• Prepare and deliver both pregame and postgame meals for all homestands
• Operate and maintain a remote kitchen space where all meals will be prepared
• Deliver prepared meals twice daily for each home game of the season
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards
• Understand individualized player needs for food allergies, periodization, portions, and specialized diets
• Adaptable to player needs and schedule changes with a relentless service-minded approach
• Communicate daily with dietitians, affiliate staff, players, and corresponding team members to ensure meals are meeting expectations
• Documentation of menus, receipts, and vendors
• Facilitate a system for gathering reliable feedback on menu design and quality
• Ability to control food waste and identify opportunities for food cost improvement

Benefits

• This is more than a seasonal job — it’s a chance to build your skills, expand your culinary experience, and work in a professional sports environment that few ever get to see.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree