Chef De Cuisine

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.

Job Summary

The Chef de Cuisine will provide culinary leadership for the performance food service and catering operations for the St Louis Cardinals training complex in Jupiter, FL.  This will include menu planning, procurement, culinary program execution, and management and training of culinary staff.  This position reports directly to the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the food preparation for all in-season Cardinals baseball activities, including Spring Training, summer camps, and rehab needs at their player development facility
• Collaborate with the nutrition team to develop menus and recipes
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Reds standards
• Organize, coordinate, and prepare food daily
• Maintain oversight of all-access snack and recovery stations in the clubhouse
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Cardinals’ standards: 
• Full Buffet Line
• Made to Order 
• Specialized meals including dietary restrictions
• Organize, coordinate, and prepare food for up to 60-100 people per meal period
• Manage and maintain all-access snack, beverage, and recovery stations in the clubhouse
• Write weekly schedules based on player camps
• Order & receive food supplies
• Track & manage account budgets
• Serve a well-rounded selection of menus that feature Latin cuisine on a regular basis.
• Be responsible for the ordering and receipt of all purchased products
• Promote and exemplify a culture that is rooted in positivity
• Oversee food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining
• Oversee the record-keeping system for temperatures
• Oversee the cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
• Be an advocate of key nutrition messages, serving as an extension to execute the nutrition principles of the organization
• Support nutrition interventions for medical need players
• Ensure products are in stock for all refrigerators, freezers, and pantries
• Ensure proper ingredient allergen labeling
• Keep up to date with current food trends, new products, and emerging cuisines
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with the players, coaches, and staff
• Uphold kitchen best practices and standards.
• Uphold culinary operation best practices and standards.

Qualifications:

• 3 years as a Sous Chef with food preparation, food safety, and customer service experience
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science, or related field preferred 
• Experience in a client-facing role—demonstrated success in building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams
• ServSafe food manager certification and allergen certification
• 1 year of sports-based culinary nutrition experience with collegiate and/or professional athletes preferred
• A working knowledge of baseball is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills
• Experience writing client-specific menus
• Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
• Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
• A working knowledge of culinary nutrition and the ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete’s nutritional needs
• Experience ordering and receiving food from local vendors
• Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
• Proficiency with technology, including email, calendars, Google Suite, spreadsheets, Microsoft documents, scheduling platforms, etc.
• Ability to pass a background check
• Spanish language fluency is a plus

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Dedicated. You have a demonstrated track record of success. Combined with a positive attitude, you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. You have a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and determination
• Analytical. You can gather information from various sources and interpret the data to reach a logical conclusion to benefit the business
• Organized. You have great follow-through on tasks and superior organizational skills
• People-oriented. You have strong communication skills, both verbal and written. You love working with strangers and with a team
• Creative Problem Solver. You can think about a task or problem in an entirely new or different light. You use critical thinking to solve problems
• Adaptable. You have a passion for working in a fast-paced, fast-growing leading Chicago startup, and you do not mind getting your hands dirty to help us grow
• Leadership Skills. You can lead others toward success; you have desire to collaborate with teams across functions toward an accomplishment
• Communication Skills. You have strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing 

Work Schedule:

• Able to work a non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

KitchFix Total Rewards Package:

• Annual salary, starting at $60,000/year, based on experience
• Bonus potential: up to 5% of annual salary based on hitting financial targets
• Comprehensive benefit package- medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to have an impact on KitchFix’s growth

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.