Junior Travel Chef

Liverpool FC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool FC is seeking a talented Junior Travel Chef to prepare performance-focused meals. The ideal candidate will have extensive food knowledge, meal planning skills, and an NVQ Level 2 qualification. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen team and sports nutritionists while traveling to ensure high-quality meals for athletes, contributing significantly to their performance.

Benefits

Top-tier kitchen and equipment

Ongoing development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience in high-performance sports dining.
• Ability to create nutritionally optimized meal plans.
• Experience with various dietary needs and restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in diverse setups.
• Collaborate with chefs and nutritionists for meal preparation.
• Adapt recipes for athletes’ dietary requirements.

Skills

Food safety

Meal planning

Nutritional knowledge

Culinary presentation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery

Job description

Here at Liverpool Football Club, we are recruiting for a Junior Travel Chef to join our team. This role involves extensive travel and the preparation of tailored, performance-focused meals. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of food knowledge, the ability to plan and implement nutritionally balanced meals, and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery.

What will you be doing?

1. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, storage, and kitchen hygiene, whether working in a team facility, hotel, or temporary kitchen setup.
2. Understand Government guidelines on allergens and labeling.
3. Learn and execute nutritionally optimized meal plans based on individual player requirements, dietary restrictions, and performance goals.
4. Work closely with the Head Chef, Senior Sous Travel Chef, logistics teams, and hotels/restaurants to ensure seamless food provision during travel, including sourcing high-quality ingredients.
5. Collaborate with sports nutritionists to adapt recipes as needed.
6. Prepare meals tailored to various dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly options, without compromising on taste or performance.
7. Deliver a high-end culinary experience emphasizing presentation, taste, and consistency to ensure athletes receive top-tier service.
8. Understand the needs of coaching staff, nutritionists, and medical teams to align food preparation with training and competition schedules.
9. Stay interested in and open to emerging trends in sports nutrition and performance-focused cuisine.

Who are we looking for?

You will possess an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent (Level 3 is desirable). Previous professional chef experience creating flavorful, nutrient-dense meals for high-performance sport, with efficient meal planning and preparation skills, is essential.

This role involves extensive travel and the preparation of tailored, performance-focused meals supporting training, recovery, and competition schedules.

Additional Information

Please note that this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Why should you apply?

At Liverpool FC, our chefs are central to our success. We provide top-tier kitchens, equipment, and ongoing development opportunities. If you’re a passionate, talented chef seeking an exciting challenge, apply now to join our team and create unforgettable dining experiences.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and strive to make a positive difference in our communities. We aim to increase diversity within our team and foster an inclusive workplace for all. If you share our values, we want to hear from you.

Liverpool FC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or find a suitable candidate before the deadline. We encourage early applications.

Location

• AXA Training Centre, United Kingdom