Junior Travel Chef

About The Role

Here at Liverpool Football Club, we are recruiting for a Junior Travel Chef to join our team. This role involves extensive travel and requires providing tailored, performance-focused meals. The ideal candidate will have a high level of food knowledge, the ability to plan and implement nutritionally balanced meals, and an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Professional Cookery.

What will you be doing?

• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, storage, and kitchen hygiene, whether working in a team facility, hotel, or temporary kitchen setup.
• Understand government guidelines on allergens and labeling.
• Learn and execute nutritionally optimized meal plans based on individual player requirements, dietary restrictions, and performance goals.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, Senior Sous Travel Chef, logistics teams, and hotels / restaurants to ensure seamless food provision during travel, including sourcing high-quality ingredients.
• Collaborate with sports nutritionists to adapt recipes as needed.
• Prepare meals tailored to various dietary needs, including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly options, without compromising taste or performance.
• Deliver a high-end culinary experience focusing on presentation, taste, and consistency to ensure athletes receive top-tier service.
• Understand the needs of coaching staff, nutritionists, and medical teams to align food preparation with training and competition schedules.
• Stay interested in and open to emerging trends in sports nutrition and performance-focused cuisine.

Who are we looking for?

You should possess an NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent (Level 3 is desirable), with previous professional chef experience in creating flavourful, nutrient-dense meals that meet high-performance sport demands. You should have the ability to plan and prepare meals efficiently.

This role involves extensive travel and requires providing tailored, performance-focused meals supporting training, recovery, and competition schedules. Some expertise in meal planning and high-quality cooking is essential.

Why should you apply?

At Liverpool FC, our chefs are central to our success. We offer top-tier kitchens, equipment, and ongoing development opportunities. If you are passionate and talented, seeking an exciting role, apply now to join our team and create memorable dining experiences.

Liverpool Football Club is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to make a positive impact in our communities and are proud of our achievements, including maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level and being a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are dedicated to increasing diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you share our enthusiasm for inclusivity, we want to hear from you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or find a suitable candidate before the deadline. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

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