What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Team Culinary Assistant position at San Diego Wave Fútbol Club?
Join Our Team at San Diego Wave Fútbol Club!
San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world-class home for players and fans. We are looking for a dedicated Culinary Assistant to support our team’s daily nutrition and performance needs.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside a world-class performance chef, learning how to prepare and serve high-quality meals for professional athletes. If you have a passion for food, a thirst to develop into a first team performance chef, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Our people make our club. We believe that different backgrounds bring fresh ideas and perspectives, and we encourage candidates from all communities to apply. San Diego Wave FC is an equal opportunity employer.
If you’re ready to develop your culinary skills in a high-performance sports environment, apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world-class home for players and fans. We are looking for a dedicated Culinary Assistant to support our team’s daily nutrition and performance needs.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience working alongside a world-class performance chef, learning how to prepare and serve high-quality meals for professional athletes. If you have a passion for food, a thirst to develop into a first team performance chef, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic food prep, including washing, chopping, and assembling ingredients.
- Set up and break down buffet stations for breakfast and/or lunch service.
- Serve meals to players and staff in a professional and efficient manner.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including handling dishes and ensuring proper sanitation.
- Restock and rotate food items according to FIFO standards.
- Communicate with the chef regarding inventory, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards (San Diego County food handler’s card required).
- Provide friendly, attentive service to players and staff, answering food-related questions as needed.
- Support the chef with additional tasks as assigned.
- A light culinary background (experience in food prep, catering, or food service preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn from an experienced chef.
- Flexibility with scheduling, including occasional early mornings and weekends.
- Someone with a desire to grow into a full time chef - specifically in professional sports!... We want to provide you with the ultimate hands on experience of professional sports performance nutrition provision.
- Part-time role: 5 hours per day, 5 days a week.
- Onsite position based on the team’s training and travel schedule.
- Requires standing for extended periods, lifting trays, and handling food deliveries.
Our people make our club. We believe that different backgrounds bring fresh ideas and perspectives, and we encourage candidates from all communities to apply. San Diego Wave FC is an equal opportunity employer.
If you’re ready to develop your culinary skills in a high-performance sports environment, apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the ideal fit for this role.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
