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Courthouse Club Fitness

Performance Chef

Salem, OR · On-site

Performance Chef Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Director of Nutrition Position Overview The Performance Chef serves as the culinary leader of the Nutrition division and is responsible for ...

Courthouse Club Fitness

Performance Chef

Salem, OR · On-site

Performance Chef Job Type: Full-Time Reports To: Senior Director of Nutrition Position Overview The Performance Chef serves as the culinary leader of the Nutrition division and is responsible for ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef - Performance Dining

Mesa, AZ · On-site

$70K - $97K/yr

The Executive Performance Dining Chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the Executive Performance Chef will work to provide fresh ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef - Performance Dining

Mesa, AZ

$70K - $97K/yr

The Executive Performance Dining Chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the Executive Performance Chef will work to provide fresh ...

Utah Mammoth

Lead Cook

Sandy, UT · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Utah Mammoth Lead Cook will be led by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef and work with the nutrition staff collaboratively. The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of daily ...

Utah Mammoth

Lead Cook

Sandy, UT · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Utah Mammoth Lead Cook will be led by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef and work with the nutrition staff collaboratively. The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of daily ...

AEG

Lead Cook

Sandy, UT · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Utah Mammoth Lead Cook will be led by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef and work with the nutrition staff collaboratively. The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of daily ...

TOGETHXR

Director, Performance Nutrition

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Blank National Training Center, National Team Performance Chefs, consulting sports dietitians, and IPS practitioners, this individual will build scalable systems and standards that elevate athlete ...

Utah Hockey Club

Lead Cook

Sandy, UT · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

The Utah Mammoth Lead Cook will be led by the Executive Performance Chef/Performance Sous Chef and work with the nutrition staff collaboratively. The Lead Cook is responsible for all aspects of daily ...

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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance chef in the United States is $99,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $126,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Performance Chef specializes in creating meals that optimize athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. They work closely with sports teams, individual athletes, or organizations to design nutritionally balanced menus tailored to specific training and competition needs. Their role involves sourcing quality ingredients, meal planning, and adjusting recipes based on dietary goals. They collaborate with nutritionists, coaches, and medical staff to ensure meals align with performance objectives.

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As a Performance Chef, your daily responsibilities often include designing menus that meet the specific nutritional requirements of athletes or high-performance clients, preparing balanced meals, and managing ingredient sourcing to ensure freshness and quality. You'll collaborate closely with nutritionists, trainers, and sometimes medical staff to adapt recipes and meal schedules to individual or team goals. In addition to cooking, tasks may involve monitoring food safety, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and keeping detailed records for dietary tracking. The pace can be fast and routines may change based on training or competition schedules, making flexibility and attention to detail especially important. Working as a Performance Chef is both challenging and rewarding, as you directly contribute to the health and success of your clients.

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Performance Chef

Salem, OR • On-site

Courthouse Club Fitness
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the culinary vision for the Nutrition division and develop menu strategies across various programs.

  • Create performance-focused meals and products that support health, recovery, and active lifestyles.

  • Serve as a public-facing culinary leader, communicating about food, nutrition, and healthy living.

Job description

Job Title: Performance Chef

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Senior Director of Nutrition

Position Overview

The Performance Chef serves as the culinary leader of the Nutrition division and is responsible for developing the food vision, menu strategy, nutrition philosophy, and public voice of the Courthouse and Little Lois Nutrition ecosystem.

This role bridges culinary excellence, performance nutrition, hospitality, and community engagement. The Performance Chef develops the products, meals, and experiences that define the Nutrition brand, working closely with the Director of Nutrition Operations and the Director of Nutrition Staffing to ensure those ideas are executed consistently and scaled across the organization.

The ideal candidate understands the connection between food, performance, recovery, body composition, energy, longevity, and daily lifestyle habits. They are passionate about creating food that is both nutritious and genuinely craveable.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

  • Lead the culinary vision for the Nutrition division.
  • Develop menu strategies across catering, cafés, meal programs, and future nutrition initiatives.
  • Create performance-focused meals and offerings.
  • Design products that support health, recovery, longevity, and active lifestyles.
  • Maintain culinary standards across all Nutrition operations.

Menu Development & Innovation

  • Develop macro-conscious meal offerings for athletes, members, families, and the broader community.
  • Create seasonal menus and new product launches.
  • Improve recipes for nutrition, consistency, and profitability.
  • Identify food trends and emerging opportunities.
  • Support the growth of catering, meal programs, and Coffeebar offerings.

Nutrition Brand Development

  • Help build a recognizable and trusted Nutrition brand.
  • Collaborate on the long-term vision of Nutrition within Courthouse and Little Lois.
  • Ensure food offerings align with the organization’s nutrition philosophy.
  • Support member education through food, hospitality, and programming.

Community Engagement & Storytelling

  • Serve as a public-facing culinary leader for the Nutrition division.
  • Lead communication around food, nutrition, performance, and healthy living.
  • Participate in video content, podcasts, interviews, social media, and community outreach.
  • Help develop the Seeking Healthy content initiative.
  • Break down the science of nutrition, macros, and balanced eating in ways people can understand and apply.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with the Director of Nutrition Operations on production systems, commissary execution, food costs, quality control, and scalability.
  • Partner with the Director of Nutrition Staffing on training, food knowledge, service standards, and team development.
  • Collaborate with Courthouse leadership on future wellness, nutrition, and hospitality initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Executive Chef, Culinary Director, or comparable leadership experience.
  • Strong understanding of nutrition, performance nutrition, recovery nutrition, and healthy food systems.
  • Experience with menu development and food production.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to inspire teams and influence organizational culture.

Preferred Skills

  • Sports nutrition certification or related education.
  • Experience working with athletes, fitness organizations, or wellness brands.
  • Healthy meal-prep or commissary production experience.
  • Media, public speaking, or content creation experience.
  • Passion for health, fitness, hospitality, and community engagement.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Complimentary Courthouse Club Fitness membership plus discounts on services
  • Healthcare benefits (based on eligibility qualifications)
  • Opportunities for growth within the Courthouse team
  • Supportive, community-driven work environment
  • Access to five club locations across the Salem and Keizer area

 

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