WELCOME TO
The Missing Link Between Culinary & Sports Nutrition
Performance Chef Academy is a first-of-its-kind online course and community platform designed to help traditional chefs evolve into performance chefs.
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Built in collaboration with sports dietitians and experienced performance chefs, Performance Chef Academy (PCA) bridges the gap between the kitchen and sports science- giving chefs the tools, knowledge, and confidence to fuel athletes
at the highest level.
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Unlike traditional culinary or nutrition programs, PCA prioritizes real-world application, training chefs to execute performance-driven menus, adapt to athlete needs, and deliver in high-performance environments.
THE FUTURE OF PERFORMANCE CHEFS
IS HERE.
For years, chefs, students, and dietitians have been asking the same question:
“Where can traditional chefs gain the nutrition education needed to properly fuel athletes at the highest level?”
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There hasn’t been a clear answer...until now.
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Performance Chef Academy was founded by Gia De Jesus after years of working inside elite sports environments and building House of Athletic Fueling. After supporting 8,000+ athletes across leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NWSL, WNBA, and Team USA, she saw a major gap:
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Chefs had the culinary skill, but not the performance nutrition framework.
Dietitians had the knowledge, but not the execution in the kitchen.
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Performance Chef Academy was created to change that.
Who PCA
Was Built For
This online course is designed for those ready to move beyond cooking and into performance-driven fueling.
CHEFS
STUDENTS
Traditional chefs looking to enter sports nutrition, private performance cooking, or elite athletics.
Culinary and nutrition students looking to gain their edge and build careers in sports performance.
TEAMS
Organizations looking to bridge the gap between sports nutrition strategy and culinary execution.
INSIDE PCA
Real-world education built for the next generation of performance chefs.
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HOW PCA WORKS
Flexible. Practical. Built for Chefs.
100% Online Learning
Access the complete course online from anywhere in the world.
All you need is a device and an internet connection.
Quizzes & Check-Ins
Reinforce what you learn with interactive quizzes and knowledge check-ins designed to help you understand, retain, and apply key concepts.
At Your Own Pace
Start, pause, and continue when it works for you. PCA is designed for working chefs, students, and busy professionals.
Community Support
Join a growing community of chefs, dietitians, and performance professionals who are here to support, answer questions, and help you grow.
Interactive Modules
Learn through video lessons and structured modules that break down performance nutrition in a practical way.
Real-World Application
Everything in PCA is built to be applied in real kitchens and performance environments so you can confidently support athlete performance.
A letter from
our founder...
Built for What Comes After
Performance Chef Academy was never meant to be just another course.
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It was built to create the platform many of us wish existed when we entered this industry... a place where students, chefs, and dietitians can connect, collaborate, and continue learning long after the final module is complete.
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Because the future of performance fueling isn't built by one chef or one dietitian. It's built by a community committed to raising the standard together.
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Our mission is simple: bridge the gap between nutrition science and culinary execution through education while leading the next generation of performance chefs.
For over a year, chefs, dietitians, and organizations have been asking for the education needed to support the growing demand for performance chefs.
We're here to answer the call and build the next generation.
- Gia De Jesus
The Industry Is Evolving.
Are
You Ready?
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Are you ready to be part of the next generation of true performance chefs?
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Join the waitlist below for priority access to our inaugural cohort and be the first to hear when Performance Chef Academy officially launches.