Performance Sous Chef - Detroit Lions Training Center

Compass Group•Allen Park, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Performance Dietitians, the Performance Sous Chef contributes directly to player health, recovery, and performance by developing and executing nutritionally optimal meals, snacks, and beverages, while maintaining culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

Requirements

5+ years of food and beverage experience, including at least 2 years of culinary experience in a professional, collegiate, high-performance, or sports nutrition environment.
Strong understanding of the nutritional and fueling demands of elite athletes, particularly as they relate to performance, recovery, and overall health.
Experience developing and executing performance-focused menus and individualized athlete meals.
Experience working directly with sports dietitians, performance nutrition professionals, or strength and performance staff.
Strong knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergens, food safety, and modern culinary techniques.
Experience with nutritional databases and menu-management systems for recipes, nutritional analysis, menus, costing, and production.
Current food safety certification required.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Food Science, or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Chef, sports dietitians, and performance staff to develop and execute nutrient-dense menus that support football player performance, recovery, body composition, and overall well-being.
Prepare individualized meals based on player-specific nutrition and performance goals, including return-to-play and health-focused protocols.
Create innovative, athlete-focused meals that balance optimal nutrition with flavor, variety, presentation, and player preferences.
Maintain accurate recipes, menus, and macro- and micronutrient information within TeamWorks Nutrition.
Support pre-game meals, snacks, travel and hotel meal needs, and other performance-fueling initiatives.
Collaborate with sports dietitians and performance professionals to adjust menu offerings based on athlete needs and relevant health and performance metrics.
Stay current on sports nutrition and culinary trends to continually enhance the athlete dining and fueling experience.
Provide cooking education, meal-preparation guidance, and practical fueling resources for players as needed.
Ensure appropriate management of dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances while maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standards.