Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.50 - $32.25
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Pre-tax commuter benefit plan
Game day tickets at Citi Field
Discounts at Mets team store
Gym discounts
travel and hotel discounts
Job Description
The New York Mets are a prestigious Major League Baseball organization committed to excellence both on and off the field. The team is renowned for its dedication to athletic performance and player development, operating innovative facilities such as their Port St. Lucie (PSL) Complex. This state-of-the-art venue supports a multitude of functions including Minor League seasons, rehab groups, off-season training, and MiLB Spring Training, positioning the Mets as a leader in integrating sports science and culinary performance to enhance athlete nutrition and recovery. The Mets emphasize a holistic approach to player development and health, ensuring athletes receive tailored nutritional support... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3-5+ years of professional culinary experience
- 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 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 to adjust meals for performance goals, intolerances, allergies, or GI needs
- Collaborate with strength & conditioning/performance staff to align meals with training cycles and recovery objectives
- Collaborate with kitchen & clubhouse staff to ensure efficient service flow and communication
- 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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