JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Chef will provide culinary leadership including menu planning, program execution, and staff management & training for the Toronto Blue Jays baseball organization based in Dunedin, FL. They will work alongside KitchFix leadership to deliver best-in-class food and service. In addition, they will operate in tandem with the Toronto Blue Jays dieticians to meet their performance nutrition expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the food preparation for all in-season Toronto Blue Jays baseball activities, including Spring Training, summer camps, and rehab needs at their player development facility.
• Collaborate with the nutrition team to develop menus and recipes
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Toronto Blue Jays standards
• Organize, coordinate, and prepare food for up to 150 people daily (during Spring Training, up to 450 daily)
• Maintain oversight of all-access snack and recovery stations in the clubhouse
• Prep and staff a variety of action stations including:
• Eggs to order
• Sandwiches
• Pastas
• High-performance bowls
• Write weekly schedules based on player camps
• Order & receive food supplies
• Track & manage account budgets
• Serve a well-rounded selection of menus that feature Latin cuisine on a regular basis
• Be responsible for the ordering and receipt of all purchased products
• Promote and exemplify a culture that is rooted in positivity
• Oversee food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining
• Oversee record keeping system for temperatures
• Oversee cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
• Be an advocate of key nutrition messages, serving as an extension to execute nutrition principles of the organization
• Support nutrition interventions for medical need players
• Ensure products are in stock for all refrigerators, freezers, and pantries
• Ensure proper ingredient allergen labeling
• Keep up to date with current food trends, new products, and emerging cuisines
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with the players, coaches, and staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years as an Executive Chef with food preparation, food safety, and customer service experience
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science, or related field preferred 
• Experience in client-facing role—demonstrated success with building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Demonstrated success leading and managing teams
• ServSafe food manager certification and allergen certification
• 1+ year of sports-based culinary nutrition experience with collegiate and/or professional athletes preferred
• Experience coordinating catering with local restaurants preferred
• A working knowledge of baseball preferred
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills
• Experience writing client-specific menus
• Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
• Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
• A working knowledge of culinary nutrition, and have the ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete’s nutritional needs
• Experience ordering and receiving food from local vendors
• Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Word)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Spanish language fluency a plus

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Ability to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays

KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation package-
• Starting at $85,000/year, based on experience 
• Bonus potential, based on hitting financial targets
• Comprehensive benefit package- medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to have an impact on KitchFix’s growth