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First Team Performance Chef
Stadium MK
Home of MK Dons Football Club, DoubleTree by Hilton, Marshall Arena, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, MK Dons SET & MKFM.
Job Posted- 8 Nov 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 22 Nov 2026
MK Dons, newly promoted to EFL League One, is looking for a Performance Chef to lead First Team food provision at Stadium MK.
The Role
Working alongside the club’s Performance Nutritionist and sports science staff, you will design and cook performance and recovery-focused meals that support training loads, match performance and recovery.
The role is based in the on-site hotel kitchen, with support from the hotel kitchen team, and you will also lead the front of house team. Working hours follow the football schedule, including weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver menus aligned to training cycles, fixtures and match demands
- Plan training ground, pre-match, matchday and travel food, including snacks and recovery options
- Cook from scratch for First Team breakfast, lunch and recovery meals
- Tailor meals to player dietary needs, allergies and goals with the Performance Nutritionist
- Lead the front of house team and build a strong food culture
- Comply with allergen policy and HACCP, and control stock, ordering and budgets
- Deliver occasional cooking and nutrition sessions to players and travel with the team when required
About You
- At least 2 years’ experience as a chef in a performance environment
- Working knowledge of performance nutrition, hydration, fuelling and recovery
- Strong scratch-cooking skills and experience tailoring meals to dietary needs and allergies
- NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent and Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene
- Good understanding of COSHH and experience leading a team
- Desirable: NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery and experience in professional sport
Key Details
- Location: Stadium MK, Milton Keynes
- Contract: Full time
- Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks apply
- Applications: Club application form (from the careers page), CV and covering letter
- Closing date: 22 November 2026
How to Apply
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