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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.\nJoin the Culinary Team Behind Major and Minor League Baseball Organizations.\nWe’re hiring a Performance Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, FL.\n\nJob Summary:\nThe Performance Chef plays a key culinary leadership role in delivering an exceptional dining experience for the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida. Working alongside the Executive Chef and Sous Chef, this position is responsible for performance-focused culinary execution, menu development, and ensuring daily foodservice meets the nutritional, cultural, and individual needs of professional athletes.\nThis position operates between two locations throughout the year. Approximately 50% of the year is spent at the Player Development Complex (PDC), while the remaining 50% is dedicated to independently managing foodservice operations at TD Ballpark for the Dunedin Blue Jays Single-A affiliate during the baseball season. Responsibilities include coordinating food preparation, transportation, onsite cooking, and meal service during homestands.\nThe Performance Chef collaborates closely with the Blue Jays' Registered Dietitians and performance staff to translate nutritional guidelines into creative, flavorful, and high-quality meals that support player health, recovery, and performance. This role requires strong culinary expertise, independent decision-making, effective communication, and a commitment to operational excellence and exceptional hospitality.\nWhat You’ll Do: \nLead daily culinary execution, ensuring high-quality, scratch-made meals that meet the nutritional guidelines and expectations of the Toronto Blue Jays.\nCollaborate with Registered Dietitians to develop and execute performance-focused menus that support player nutrition, recovery, and individualized dietary requirements.\nWork closely with the Executive Chef on menu development, recipe creation, product sourcing, and continuous culinary improvement.\nPrepare culturally diverse and authentic cuisine that reflects the backgrounds, traditions, and preferences of the players, including Latin American dishes.\nDemonstrate strong culinary skills through hands-on food preparation, daily service tastings, and line checks to ensure consistency, flavor, and presentation.\nIndependently plan, organize, and execute foodservice operations at TD Ballpark during Dunedin Blue Jays homestands, including coordinating production between facilities, transporting food and supplies, onsite preparation, cooking, and timely meal service. Demonstrate sound judgment, resourcefulness, and the ability to resolve operational challenges with minimal supervision.\nServe as the primary onsite culinary contact at TD Ballpark, maintaining proactive and professional communication with Registered Dietitians, coaches, players, and team personnel to coordinate meal schedules, accommodate changing needs, and consistently exceed service expectations.\nWork collaboratively with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to support daily kitchen operations, production planning, and service execution at the PDC.\nAssist in supervising, training, mentoring, and developing hourly kitchen associates while promoting accountability and professional growth.\nClearly communicate daily production goals, service priorities, and quality standards through team huddles and production sheets.\nFoster a positive, inclusive kitchen culture that demonstrates enthusiasm, teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to the Blue Jays' \"Get Better Every Day\" philosophy.\nMaintain high standards of food safety, allergen management, sanitation, kitchen organization, and equipment care in accordance with KitchFix operating procedures.\nSupport purchasing, receiving, inventory management, portion control, and food waste reduction while maintaining established food-cost expectations.\nBuild positive relationships with Blue Jays players, Registered Dietitians, and organizational staff through professional communication and a hospitality-first approach.\nActively seek and respond to player and client feedback to continuously improve menu quality, variety, and the overall dining experience.\nWhat We’re Looking For:\n3-5 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a high-volume or performance-focused foodservice environment.\nMinimum 2 years of culinary supervisory or leadership experience preferred.\nCulinary Arts or Hospitality Management degree preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.\nServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification required.\nStrong scratch-cooking skills, culinary creativity, and experience preparing culturally diverse cuisine, including authentic Latin American dishes.\nUnderstanding of sports nutrition principles, specialized diets, food sensitivities, and allergen management.\nDemonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and execute foodservice operations with minimal supervision.\nExperience with purchasing, inventory management, food-cost controls, and production planning.\nExcellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.\nAbility to work collaboratively with Registered Dietitians, culinary leadership, and client stakeholders.\nValid driver's license required.\nAbility to lift and carry up to 65 pounds and perform the physical demands of a professional kitchen environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nMust successfully complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.\nPrevious experience in professional or collegiate athletics preferred.\nSpanish language proficiency preferred; basic knowledge of baseball is a plus.\nWork Schedule: \nAble to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays aligned with the Blue Jays' training and baseball schedules.\nThe position operates between the Player Development Complex and TD Ballpark, with seasonal responsibilities requiring independent management of foodservice during Dunedin Blue Jays homestands.\nWhy Join KitchFix? \nThis is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to grow your skills, expand your culinary experience, and be part of a professional sports environment year-round, gaining hands-on experience that few people ever get to see.\nOur Total Rewards Package includes:\nCompetitive pay starting at $60,000/year, based on experience\nComprehensive benefits package- \nHealth, dental, vision\nHSA/FSA\n401(k)\nCell phone reimbursement\nCompany Laptop\nPaid time off (3 weeks of accrued PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)\nPaid parental leave\nOpportunities to grow with KitchFix across multiple states and sports organizations\nKitchFix is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and creating a place of belonging. 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