SEASONAL CONTRACT: ENDING DATE JUNE 30, 2027

Salary Range: $50,000 to $60,000

Disclaimer: The base salary range represents Compass Group Canada’s pay grade range for this position in the primary work location. Actual hiring salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to work experience, and geographic market data for the role. The pay range listed above is not reflective of Compass Group Canada’s total compensation for employees.

Job Summary The Junior Sous Chef, Performance Nutrition supports the Chef and Sous Chef in preparing high-quality, performance-driven meals for our NHL athletes at Rogers Place. This role focuses on precision, consistency, and nutrition-focused cooking to support training, recovery, and overall athletic performance. Working in performance nutrition, especially in a culinary role, is a unique opportunity because it sits at the intersection of food, science, and human performance, allowing chefs and nutrition specialists to directly influence an athlete’s success.

If you're passionate about sports nutrition, fitness, or athletic performance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in the preparation and execution of nutritionally balanced meals for athletes.
- Follow standardized recipes and portion guidelines based on sports nutrition requirements.
- Support pre-training and post-training meal service, recovery snacks, and hydration offerings for athletes.
- Ensure food preparation meets dietary needs, allergies, and performance goals.




- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards in all kitchen areas, ensuring to adhere to company HSQA standards.
- Assist with inventory management, receiving deliveries, and proper food storage.
- Communicate effectively with chefs and nutrition staff regarding menu execution.
- Adapt quickly to changes in training schedules or athlete needs.
- Support menu prep for competitions, camps, and special events.
- Learn and apply best practices in performance-focused cooking.

Qualifications

- Experience in a skilled kitchen (commis chef or line cook level preferred)
- Basic understanding of nutrition principles and healthy cooking techniques
- Professional Culinary training or enrollment in a culinary program preferred
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working in a high-profile, secure environment, ensuring the privacy of athletes, team personnel, and sensitive information at all times.
- Ability to adapt in the moment, in a fast-paced environment
- Precise ability to follow nutrition-based recipes
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Team-oriented mindset
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Ability to regularly work early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Valid food handler certification
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Experience working in sports, performance or health focused food environments is considered an asset

📌 Junior Sous Chef (Season Contract) (Edmonton)
🏢 Compass Canada
📍 Edmonton