Position Summary

The Performance Chef for Georgia Football will assist the Head Performance Chef & the Performance Sous Chef in executing the culinary nutrition program for the Georgia football team. The individual will need to be aware of the fueling needs of football athletes and have the ability to customize meals based on body composition goals, food allergies, and athletes’ preferences. They will be responsible for receiving goods, quality control, menu development and execution, and managing culinary & sanitizing inventory. Additionally, the employee will need to be knowledgeable in culinary terms, knife skills, and basic cooking techniques to lead cooking demonstrations for football athletes. Will also oversee and determine products and quantities needed to execute weekly menus.

Duties/Responsibilities

Meal Execution and Cooking Demonstration (50%)

• Serve as performance chef in football facility which includes pre and post fueling for practice, lift, and games
• Ensure food safety for all menus including but not limited to food allergies, expiration dates, temperature control, etc.
• Recipe development to meet athletes taste preferences.
• Teach football athletes culinary skills to ensure proper education of basic cooking.

Menu Development (30%)

• Work with culinary & nutrition staff to create menus that meet the needs of football athletes.
• Continue to expand menu variety to please athletes.

Quality Control & Food Safety (20%)

• Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for the preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards.
• Ensure proper storage of food & cleaning products.
• Responsible for the thorough cleaning and upkeep of all cookware, dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, kitchen and dining area including all countertops and equipment.