PSL Performance Chef

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Sterlingmets · Clover Park – Port Saint Lucie, FL

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The New York Mets are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Performance Chef to oversee culinary operations and food quality at the Port St. Lucie (PSL) Complex. This role supports the full annual cycle of activity at the PSL facility, including Minor League seasons, rehab groups, off-season training, and MiLB Spring Training. The Performance Chef will work closely with the MLB Executive Performance Chef, Director of MiLB S&C and Nutrition, and Nutrition Department to uphold and execute the organization's performance-nutrition and culinary standards. In addition to daily duties in PSL, this position includes periodic travel to the Mets Dominican Republic Academy to evaluate, train, and support culinary staff, ensure food quality, align processes, and help standardize organization-wide culinary expectations. The position may also involve occasional travel to MiLB affiliate locations to oversee food quality and support culinary operations across the player development system as needed. This role requires long hours, a flexible schedule, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Food Production

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.

Quality Control & Food Safety

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.

Staff Oversight, Training & Collaboration

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.

Strength & Conditioning / Performance Staff to align meals with training cycles and recovery objectives.

Kitchen & Clubhouse Staff to ensure efficient service flow and communication.

System-Wide Oversight & Travel

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.

Administrative & Operational Tasks

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.

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