Executive Chef

KitchFix; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary services company is seeking a Performance Chef to join the Toronto Blue Jays organization in Vancouver, BC. The ideal candidate should have a culinary degree and experience in foodservice, preparing meals based on performance nutrition and player needs. This role includes meal preparation for the team and communication with dietitians, requiring strong culinary and communication skills. The position runs from March to October 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in foodservice.
• Receptive to feedback and high attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to non-standard work hours.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dietitians to create meals within nutritional guidelines.
• Prepare pregame and postgame meals.
• Manage food purchasing and storage standards.

Skills

Problem solver

Culinary skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in multicultural environments

Cooking authentic Latin American meals

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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.

PLEASE NOTE- This Performance Chef role will be an employee of the Toronto Blue Jays organization

Job Description

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking a Performance Chef to fulfill an opening within our minor league system with the Vancouver Canadians. As a Toronto Blue Jays Minor League Performance Chef, you will be located in Vancouver, British Columbia, from March 2026 to October 2026. In this role, you will work closely with the affiliate dietitian to develop menus that fit the performance and cultural needs of our baseball players.

Responsibilities

• Work with Registered Dietitians to build meals that fit within nutritional guidelines of TBJ nutrition
• Prepare and deliver both pregame and postgame meals for all homestands
• Coordinate meals for the team on the road and message details to visiting clubhouse manager
• Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards at the affiliate site
• 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 utilized at each visiting location
• Facilitate a system for gathering reliable feedback on menu design and quality
• Ability to control food waste and identify opportunities for food cost improvement

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in foodservice
• Culinary degree
• Highly motivated and excellent problem solver
• Ability to cook authentic meals from Latin American cultures
• Receptive to feedback
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbally 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 devise menus around the needs of their respective backgrounds
• Ability to pass a background check

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Experience working within professional and/or collegiate athletics
• Basic understanding of the sport and culture of baseball
• This position will begin in March 2026 and end in October 2026.
• The Performance Chef will report directly to the Minor League Nutrition Coordinator.
• Contract details will be discussed within the interview process.

KitchFix is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and creating a place of belonging. KitchFix does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.