Athletics Performance Sous Chef - Florida State University

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team nutritionist to develop meal plans tailored to players' performance, recovery, and dietary needs.
• Ensure meals support game-day and practice-day energy needs, muscle recovery, and hydration strategies.
• Prepare daily meals and snacks for training, game, and pre-travel days.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation of meals in line with professional culinary standards and performance nutrition guidelines.
• Source and order high-quality ingredients in collaboration with the team dietitian to ensure adherence to team nutrition guidelines.
• Create and provide accurate menu labeling, including allergen information, for all menu items at both training and game facilities.
• Adapt meals for players with food allergies, preferences, or special dietary requirements (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, high-protein).
• Create, order, and provide health-driven grab-and-go snacks and hydration options for both training and game facilities.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines, food handling safety requirements, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen while overseeing inventory and food storage.
• Manage, recruit, and work with team chefs, catering partners, and Sharks performance staff to coordinate meals.
• Communicate and interact with players and Sharks staff regarding meal preferences, feedback, and overall expectations of meal service.
• Create and adjust menus using innovative approaches that address seasonality, cultural preferences, and festive themes based on the team schedule.

Qualifications

• Preferred previous experience as a private chef for athletes or working in professional sports, high-end catering, or health-focused kitchens.
• Understanding of supplements and supplement strategies as set forth by the team dietician, optimal recovery foods, and hydration strategies.
• Experience with bulk meal prep and serving large groups efficiently.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience (3-5 years) in professional kitchens.
• Experience in sports nutrition or performance-based cooking (e.g., working with athletes, sports teams, or high-end catering).
• Knowledge of dietary needs for elite athletes, including macronutrients, hydration, and recovery foods.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings (game days), and weekends.
• Strong food safety knowledge (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Excellent time management, organization, communication skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

About Aramark

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