Cook for a British Ski Academy

* PLEASE NOTE: THIS JOB IS BASED IN AUSTRIA FOR WINTER MONTHS*

Based in Radstadt, Austria, the Team Evolution programme is designed for athletes looking to work within a professional structure dedicated to their development, both on and off the slopes. We provide professional alpine race training and educational support for student-athletes looking to achieve both athletic and educational success by operating "In Pursuit of Excellence".

Team Evolution has continuously been the programme of choice for developing some of Britain's best alpine ski racers, for more than a decade. Throughout this time, athletes on the programme have gone on to achieve countless National titles, competed at the Olympic Games, on the World Cup, World Championships, World Junior Championships and at the Youth Olympic Games. Our trainees have continually achieved great success across the globe, and we are proud of our history.

Job Role

The Team Evolution training base in Austria houses British athletes aged from mid-November to late-April. Alpine ski racing is renown as one of the most physically demanding sports, and in a training environment built on hard work and commitment, having nutritionally complete meals which fuel the body for performance is vitally important.

The Team Evolution In-House Cook will need to cater for between 5 and 35 athletes and staff on a daily basis. The applicant needs to be flexible, and must be able to adjust to an ever-changing training schedule. The Cook is not only required to produce nutritionally complete meals, but also work with the pastoral lead to plan a fortnightly menu, shop for groceries, adhere to a food budget, manage stock and ensure the kitchen and food stores align with food hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide both nutritionally complete lunches and dinners, 6 days per week, for athlete's and staff.
• To provide a breakfast option that fuels the athlete's for training, 5 days per week.
• To help design a fortnightly menu that will be rotated throughout the season.
• To assist with the shopping for groceries and household goods twice per week, taking responsibility for the ingredients that are required for the preparation of meals.
• To educate the athletes on nutrition and support them in making good nutritional choices, including teaching them how to prepare certain meals and snacks for training.
• To ensure the kitchen, fridges, cooking area and eating spaces are kept clean, tidy and adhere to health and safety standards.
• To assist the house parents with preparing, laying out and cleaning away of breakfast and lunches.
• To supervise and organise a rota for the athletes to clean up after dinner.
• All members of Team Evolution staff will be required to assist with driving, including airport pick-ups, during the season. Applicants should have a full, clean driving license.

Remuneration:

• Wages range between £1,000 - £1,600 per month, dependent on previous experience and qualifications.
• 5 or 6 month contract, beginning mid-November 2025, ending late-April 2026.
• Shared half board accommodation in resort, throughout the dates stipulated within the contract.
• Transport to Austria at the beginning and end of the season in Team Evolution vehicles.
• A season lift ticket for the "Ski Amade" region.
• Team clothing, to be worn as work uniform.

Qualification & Requirements:

• Experience cooking for large groups of people.
• Good understanding of nutrition and sports performance.
• Appropriate food hygiene certifications.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Valid First Aid training.
• A completed Child Welfare and Safeguarding Course.
• Clean driving license.
• Good communication skills, a strong team work ethic, and good inter-personal skills are essential.

For further information about this role, please send us your CV and Cover Letter to , along with any other related qualifications.

More information on the Team Evolution programme can be found by visiting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £1,000.00-£1,600.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, Greater London: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Experience:

• cooking: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 15/11/2025