Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $32.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) Plan
Pre-tax commuter benefit plan
Game day tickets
Discounts at Mets team store
Gym discounts
travel and hotel discounts
Job Description
The New York Mets are a professional Major League Baseball team based in New York City, widely recognized for their commitment to excellence both on and off the field. The team has a storied history and a robust player development system that includes the Port St. Lucie (PSL) Complex, which serves as a hub for Minor League seasons, rehab groups, off-season training, and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Spring Training. The Mets organization prides itself on maintaining high standards in athletic performance, nutrition, and player development, creating a dynamic and supportive environment for their athletes and staff alike. The Mets are... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in culinary arts, nutrition, or related field preferred
- Minimum 3 years of culinary experience in a high-performance or sports nutrition environment
- Ability to lead and manage kitchen staff effectively
- Flexibility to work extended hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to travel internationally and domestically
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and communication platforms
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred
- Knowledge of HACCP protocols
Job Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of professional culinary experience ideally in sports performance, high-volume kitchens, hotels, or private environments
- Strong understanding of performance nutrition and athlete fueling
- Proven leadership and training experience with culinary staff
- Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in menu planning, ordering, inventory, and recipe execution
- Ability to work long hours, weekends, early mornings, and a flexible schedule
- Must be willing and able to travel internationally (Dominican Republic) and domestically (MiLB affiliates)
- ServSafe Manager Certification preferred
- HACCP knowledge highly valued
Job Duties
- Lead daily production of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and fueling menus for Mets players and staff at the PSL complex
- Execute performance-driven menus aligned with standards set by the MLB Executive Performance Chef and Performance Staff
- Maintain consistency, flavor, quality, and proper presentation for all meals served at the complex
- Ensure the kitchen is fully prepared and operational for MLB and MiLB Spring Training, including equipment readiness, organization, sanitation, and mise en place standards
- Uphold all Mets culinary standards related to food safety, sanitation, storage, and equipment care
- Maintain a clean, organized, and health-code-compliant kitchen environment at all times
- Monitor Aramark staff compliance with ServSafe, HACCP, and internal sanitation protocols
- Identify and resolve issues related to kitchen flow, equipment functionality, or food quality
- Provide hands-on training, direction, and supervision to Aramark culinary and utility staff in PSL
- Ensure staff maintain MLB-level culinary standards, sanitation practices, and professionalism
- Train alongside the MLB Executive Performance Chef and MLB culinary team during Spring Training to align with organization-wide standards
- Collaborate daily with dietitians, strength & conditioning/performance staff, and kitchen & clubhouse staff to adjust meals based on performance goals, intolerances, allergies, training cycles, and recovery objectives
- Travel to the Dominican Republic Academy to assess food quality, support culinary staff, and ensure alignment with Mets performance-nutrition standards
- Provide periodic training, process improvements, and operational oversight at DR and MiLB affiliate facilities as needed
- Serve as an extension of the MLB Executive Performance Chef across the full Mets Player Development culinary ecosystem
- Assist with menu planning and weekly scheduling of meals based on rosters, training loads, and performance goals
- Order product following organizational budget parameters and inventory needs
- Maintain documentation and communication using Word, Excel, email, Slack, and internal platforms
- Support cost controls and operational efficiency initiatives as directed by the MLB Executive Performance Chef
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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