Job Summary:

The Nutrition Associate will work closely with the MLB Nutrition Coordinator, MiLB Nutrition Coordinator, and MLB Clubhouse Performance Chef to support a high-performance environment for players and staff. Coordinate with athletic trainers, team doctors, strength coaches, and other personnel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance Culinary in Detroit and Toledo Nutrition Support:

Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals using established methods, techniques, and recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
Collaborate with culinary staff to prepare and serve dishes for buffet service and ensure timely meal delivery.
Create daily production and prep lists for snacks, salads, fruits, and player-specific meals.
Customize dishes and snacks to accommodate individual player preferences, performance, and recovery goals.
Manage catering arrangements for home and road games, including maintaining accurate financial tracking of receipts.
Assist MLB Nutrition Coordinator and Chef with catering arrangements at home and on the road scheduling thoughtful performance-based meals. Including maintaining accurate financial tracking of receipts.
Collaborate with MLB Nutrition Coordinator to create clubhouse kitchen nutrition education material for the athletes on the importance of nutrition and how the meals support their training and recovery.
Assist with maintaining menu communication via Detroit Tigers app and menu board technology.
Minor League support- Provide nutrition education through materials and short team talks focused on topics such as hydration, meal prep, recovery nutrition, and safe supplementation.
Minor League support- order home meals and work with catering manager to ensure consistency for road meal ordering. Including maintaining accurate financial tracking of receipts.
Maintain supplement inventory and ensure safe use protocols are followed.

Food Safety and Compliance:

Ensure all meals comply with HACCP protocols and food safety standards.
Monitor food temperatures during preparation, cooking, and storage to prevent contamination.
Label and date all prepared items, adhering to FIFO guidelines to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
Collaborate with dietitians and performance staff to ensure meals align with individualized nutrition plans and dietary restrictions.

Kitchen Maintenance and Safety:

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized kitchen and dining environment, adhering to health codes and organizational standards.
Set up, maintain, and break down dining areas, including cold lines, salad stations, recovery snack stations, and beverage areas.
Conduct thorough daily cleaning of cookware, dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, and all kitchen surfaces.
Follow all organizational and regulatory standards for kitchen safety, including PPE usage and hazard prevention protocols.

Player and Staff Interaction:

Interact professionally, courteously, and positively with players and staff.
Adapt to specific dietary needs and requests, providing customized meals and snacks.
Build trust and rapport while maintaining professional boundaries and organizational standards of practice.
Document one-on-one nutrition consulting sessions and communicate updates when players move between affiliates to ensure continuity of care.

Education and Training:

Develop and deliver flexible nutrition education pieces based on team needs. Education can be delivered in person, through online platforms, or via closed social networks.
Provide education on high-priority topics such as fast-food options, electrolyte use, protein shake preparation, and pre- and post-game nutrition.
Share and collaborate on educational materials across affiliates to ensure consistency in messaging.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s degree in clinical nutrition, food sciences, sports nutrition, or related fields is required. A Master’s degree is preferred .
Registered Dietitian credential required.
Certification and licensure as required by the state.
Preferably two years of experience as an Associate Dietitian in a professional or university program, with experience providing nutrition education and counseling.
Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
Culinary background preferred.
Knowledge of HACCP guidelines, food service quality and safety practices, and energy expenditure as it relates to baseball.
Spanish speaking and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outdoor and office environment
Occasional evenings, weekend and holiday hours required
Position will be located in Detroit, MI and Toledo, OH and will require travel between both locations
Must be able to lift +40lbs
Must be available for full time hours
May be required to travel to Lakeland, FL for Spring Training

Additional Benefits:

Housing allotment
Meals provided during work hours
Event tickets available
Team gear provided
Laptop provided

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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