Lead Cook

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.

Join the Culinary Team Behind Major and Minor League Baseball Organizations.

We’re hiring a Lead Cook to join our culinary team supporting the Texas Rangers in Surprise, AZ.

Year-round full-time role available | $21–$24/hr based on experience

What You’ll Do: 

• Assist with the food preparation for all in-season Texas Rangers baseball activities, including Spring Training, summer camps, and rehab needs at their player development facility
• Participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Texas Rangers standards daily
• Prep and staff a variety of action stations including:
  • Eggs to order
  • Sandwiches
  • Pastas
  • High-performance bowls
• Promote and exemplify a culture that is rooted in positivity
• Assist with food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining room
• Assist with record-keeping system for temperatures
• Assist with cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
• Be an advocate of key nutrition messages, serving as an extension to execute 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 culinary, kitchen and operational best practices and standards

What We’re Looking For: 

• 4 years experience in a professional kitchen
• A working knowledge of baseball is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills
• Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
• Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
• Ability to lead self and others
• Ability to follow and support the direction of the Sous Chef
• Experience working with recipes and production sheets
• A working knowledge of culinary nutrition and have the ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete’s nutritional needs.
• Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
• Spanish language fluency is a plus

Requirements:

• Able to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to commute to Surprise, AZ
• Food Handler/ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Willingness to complete background check and drug screening
• Perform the physical demands – Remain on your feet for several hours at a time, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, withstand high temperature conditions, bend, kneel, and stoop

Why Join KitchFix? 

This is more than a seasonal job — it’s a chance to build your skills, expand your culinary experience, and work in a professional sports environment that few ever get to see.

Our Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive pay ($21–$24/hr)
• Full benefits for full-time roles
• Health, dental, vision
• HSA/FSA
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
• Opportunities to grow with KitchFix across multiple states and sports organizations

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.