In a highly competitive world of sports, it is all about the marginal gains to get that edge over your rivals and we believe our Chefs play their part in it too. Do you think you have what it takes to push a professional football team closer to a victory?We are looking for an experienced Travel Chef ideally with a background in catering for professional sports teams to join the Sodexo catering team based at the Newcastle United Training Ground.You should be passionate about nutrition and elevating the food offer, you should also be flexible to work around training schedules and accommodate regular business travel with the team.You will be required to focus on the nutritional needs of the Clubs first team players on match days, ensuring that food provision is carefully tailored to meet the demands of high performing athletes and particularly when travelling to away fixtures.In this role you will support the Performance Chef to meet the nutritional needs of the players when training and recovery.This is an amazing opportunity to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.If you are keen to gain experience in preparing meals that meet the dietary requirements of professional athletes and would enjoy extensive travel with the team to national and international locations. this could be your ideal next move.At Sodexo Live! we bring people together; we create exceptional moments and lasting memories. We are a unique community of people mobilized to create live experiences that are unforgettable.When you join Sodexo Live!you truly belong, you will have the opportunity to thrive with career and learning opportunities available across the organisation - we can’t wait for you to join us!Main ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll do:Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing understanding of the nutritional breakdowns.Accompany the first team on away trips both domestically and internationally as required.The ability to tailor individual meals for certain players to meet their dietary requirements, allergies or performance needs.Planning and creation of new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands.Seek feedback from players and staff to evaluate food services and menus.Thorough communication with hotels prior to away matches ensuring all the necessary steps have been taken to deliver top class food when on the road.With this said, you may then be required to travel ahead of the 1st Team to opposition hotels to help execute the delivery of the menu to the taste of our squad.In conjunction with the catering staff at the St James Park, help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches.To ensure the quality of product and standards of hygiene within the Kitchen facilities conform to the criteria set out in the SOP.For a full list of responsibilities please read the attached job descriptionThe Ideal CandidateWhat you bringEssentialHold relevant catering industry qualifications.Previous Chef experience ideally working with professional athletes.Good communication skills and ability to build rapport with staff and athletesKnowledge of performance nutritionOrganisation SkillsGood Administration SkillsMust be available to work weekends and have the flexibility to travel extensively.DesirableIOSH and Food Safety Level 3 CertificatesWhat we offer:£29,225pa + excellent benefits packageWorking with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationAccess to ongoing training and development programsCountless opportunities to grow within the companyWe also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!
