Chef De Partie – Training Ground

Location: Thorp Arch Training Ground, LS23

Reports to: Training Ground Facilities Manager

Join the Team Behind the Team

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

This role will manage a specific kitchen section and assist the senior kitchen team in delivering high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for professional football players, first team and academy coaching staff, and club employees, supporting the club’s performance and recovery strategies.

The role helps ensure food preparation aligns with elite athlete performance, recovery, and health requirements. You will play a key part in fuelling elite athletes, contributing directly to performance, recovery, and overall well-being.

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What You’ll Be Doing

You will help maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation, while embracing a forward-thinking and adaptable approach to sports nutrition. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of an elite sporting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook fresh meals for players and staff while managing a kitchen section and maintaining high nutrition, quality, portion, and presentation standards

Follow nutritionist-designed meal plans to support training, recovery, and matchdays using healthy, performance-focused ingredients

Keep the kitchen organised, clean, and fully stocked while assisting with meal prep for breakfast, lunch, and snacks during busy service periods

Follow food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP), including correct storage, labelling, and temperature control

Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, supporting and guiding junior staff when needed

Assist with matchday and travel catering, ensuring meals are prepared and delivered on time for performance schedules

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone proactive, personable, and who thrives in a busy environment. You’ll be a key point of contact, so building trust, staying organised, and maintaining confidentiality are all essential.

You’ll have:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery

Level 2 0r 3 Food hygiene certificate

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a chef de partie in a high-volume, high-standard environment

Excellent food safety and allergen knowledge

Strong understanding of nutrition, dietary needs healthy eating, particularly within a sports or health focused setting

Experience working with fresh ingredients

Strong leadership and kitchen management skills

Excellent communication skills

Keen eye for attention to detail

Desirable

Experience cooking within elite sport

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Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks, including but not limited to:

Free on-site gym access

Free parking

A variety of healthy food options on-site

Training and Education support

Enhanced family-friendly policies and support

Access to staff football tickets

Exclusive discounts at our club shop

Special offers and enhanced discounts through our key sponsors and partners

Plus, many more unique benefits that come with being part of our club community