Elite Performance Nutrition Chef

Sodexo; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee rewards & family benefits

Disability Confident Leader employer

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is recruiting a chef to support elite athletes at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, delivering nutrition-focused meals that align with training, recovery and wellbeing goals.

You will collaborate with sports science, nutrition and medical staff to create innovative menus, lead a kitchen team and engage players with education on healthy eating. The role rewards excellence and measurable impact on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience catering within professional sport or elite performance environments.
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition and performance-focused food provision.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Proven leadership experience within a professional kitchen environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for culinary innovation and athlete wellbeing.
• Motivated to drive high standards and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality meals designed to optimise performance and recovery.
• Develop creative, nutritionally balanced menus aligned to training schedules, match demands and recovery strategies.
• Work closely with the Club Nutritionist, Performance Coaches and Science & Medicine teams to deliver world-class catering provision.
• Cater for individual dietary requirements, allergies, cultural preferences and performance goals.
• Inspire athletes through engaging food experiences and education around nutrition and healthy eating.
• Manage kitchen operations, food standards, hygiene compliance and stock control.
• Lead, motivate and develop kitchen teams, creating a positive and high-performing culture.
• Continuously research culinary and nutritional trends to keep menus fresh, innovative and performance focused.
• Support wider stadium and hospitality operations when required.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Sports nutrition

Menu development

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene

Job description

Sodexo Live! is recruiting a chef to support elite athletes at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, delivering nutrition-focused meals that align with training, recovery and wellbeing goals.

You will collaborate with sports science, nutrition and medical staff to create innovative menus, lead a kitchen team and engage players with education on healthy eating. The role rewards excellence and measurable impact on performance.