Training Ground Chef

Organisation: York City FC
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 starting salary dependent upon experience
Location: York City FC, LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, York, YO32 9AF
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 12 June 2026
Job Description: York City Football Club is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Training Ground Chef to lead the daily food provision for our First Team and Youth Team. This is a key role within our high performance environment, ensuring our players receive exceptional, nutritionally aligned meals that support preparation, performance and recovery.

Working closely with the club’s Sports Science team, the Training Ground Chef will design, prepare and deliver performance focused menus that meet the nutritional demands of elite footballers. The role requires flexibility, professionalism and the ability to operate in a fast paced, evolving schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop innovative, performance driven menus in collaboration with the Performance Nutritionist.
• Create recipes aligned with nutritional guidelines and individual player needs.
• Produce high quality meals for approximately 40-50 covers daily, typically across two sittings.
• Prepare takeaway meals for players and staff when required.
• Cater for allergies, intolerances and personalised dietary requirements.
• Source high quality local produce while maintaining cost control and portion discipline.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Implement waste minimisation processes and stock rotation systems.
• Complete daily food temperature checks and ensure all documentation is accurate.
• Support the club’s food safety management system and HACCP compliance.
• Check deliveries, manage suppliers and ensure best value purchasing.
• Attend relevant staff meetings and contribute to the wider performance environment.

Essential Credentials
• BTEC HND/HNC in Professional Cookery or Hospitality Catering.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience working within professional sport.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and interest in sports nutrition.

Desirable Credentials
• Degree or Diploma in Sports Nutrition.
• Health & Safety qualification.
How to apply: Please send your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the person specification and why you want to be part of what we do to enquiries@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk