Hiring: Performance Sous Chef - Detroit Lions Training Center Company: Levy Restaurants Location: Allen Park, MI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:36:33 About the job Experience: •5+ years of food and beverage experience, including at least 2 years of culinary experience in a professional, collegiate, high-performance, or sports nutrition environment. •At least 2 years of culinary experience in a professional, collegiate, high-performance, or sports nutrition environment. Required Skills: •Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Performance Dietitians, the Performance Sous Chef contributes directly to player health, recovery, and performance by developing and executing nutritionally optimal meals, snacks, and beverages, while maintaining culinary excellence and operational efficiency. •Partner with the Executive Chef, sports dietitians, and performance staff to develop and execute nutrient-dense menus that support football player performance, recovery, body composition, and overall well-being. •Prepare individualized meals based on player-specific nutrition and performance goals, including return-to-play and health-focused protocols. •Create innovative, athlete-focused meals that balance optimal nutrition with flavor, variety, presentation, and player preferences. •Maintain accurate recipes, menus, and macro- and micronutrient information within TeamWorks Nutrition. •Support pre-game meals, snacks, travel and hotel meal needs, and other performance-fueling initiatives. •Partner cross-functionally with sports dietitians and performance professionals to adjust menu offerings based on athlete needs and relevant health and performance metrics. •Stay current on sports nutrition and culinary trends to continually enhance the athlete dining and fueling experience. Qualifications: •In-depth knowledge of the nutritional and fueling demands of elite athletes, particularly as they relate to performance, recovery, and overall health. •Strong knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergens, food safety, and modern culinary techniques. •Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Food Science, or related degree preferred. •Current food safety certification required. •Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture •At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered. Compensation: •Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!