Performance Chef - First Team Fuel & Recovery Lead

Stadium MK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadium MK is seeking a Performance Chef to lead First Team food provision at Stadium MK. You will design and cook performance-focused meals in collaboration with the Performance Nutritionist and sports science staff, while also leading the front of house team.

Based in the on-site hotel kitchen, your role includes planning meals around training loads and matches, and working hours align with football schedule, including weekends and bank holidays. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a chef in a performance environment.
• Knowledge of performance nutrition, hydration, fuelling and recovery.
• Strong scratch-cooking skills and ability to tailor meals to dietary needs and allergies.
• Good understanding of COSHH and experience leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver menus aligned to training cycles, fixtures and match demands.
• Plan training ground, pre-match, matchday and travel food, including snacks and recovery options.
• Cook from scratch for First Team breakfast, lunch and recovery meals.
• Tailor meals to player dietary needs, allergies and goals with the Performance Nutritionist.
• Lead the front of house team and build a strong food culture.
• Comply with allergen policy and HACCP, and control stock, ordering and budgets.
• Deliver occasional cooking and nutrition sessions to players and travel with the team when required.

Skills

Performance cooking

Scratch cooking

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

COSHH

Food safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery (Desirable)

Job description

Stadium MK is seeking a Performance Chef to lead First Team food provision at Stadium MK. You will design and cook performance-focused meals in collaboration with the Performance Nutritionist and sports science staff, while also leading the front of house team.

Based in the on-site hotel kitchen, your role includes planning meals around training loads and matches, and working hours align with football schedule, including weekends and bank holidays. DBS checks apply.