Sous Chef

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking an experienced sous chef to fulfill an opening within our Major League kitchen.

This is a part-time contract, seasonal role aligned with the baseball season and schedule, spanning from approximately March 2026 to November 2026. 

Responsibilities 

• Food preparation and quality control


• Inventory and stock management for assigned area


• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food


• Supervise activities of specialist chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers


• Process and organize weekly food shipments and restock grocery shelves when needed


• Help in the development and implementation of meal design


• Ensure that food products, presentation, and preparation are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred


• Proven experience as a chef in the sport or restaurant industry


• Exceptional culinary skills and knowledge of diverse cuisines


• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills


• Positive and approachable


• Ability to work within a team and complete tasks as assigned by the Executive chef


• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends


• Food Handling certification required


• Proven experience working long hours including early mornings, late nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays


• Long shifts of restaurant work may require standing, moving around, and lifting

• Experience working within the professional or collegiate sports setting


• Basic understanding of sports nutrition


• Experience in Latin cuisine and ingredients 

Salary: The anticipated base compensation for this role is $24.00 per hour.

Position Status: New

Blue Jays has a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent.

Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [email protected].