Academy Kitchen Assistant

Norwich City Football Club; London Colney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in London Colney is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain high hygiene standards and assist in kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organized, and adaptable, with strong communication skills. This position offers several benefits including complimentary matchday tickets and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family friendly leave policies

Pension scheme with Royal London

Access to wellbeing support services

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Wash-up kitchen crockery and chef items as required.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
• Manage stock rotation and daily deliveries.
• Assist in food hygiene maintenance as per regulations.

Skills

Self-motivated

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Strong work ethic

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Academy Kitchen at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Kitchen Assistant. This is an excellent role for someone who is self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve goals, is highly organised to achieve high standards and timeframes, has good communication skills, is flexible and adaptable, has a strong work ethic, has customer service skills and positivity, and has a calm and confident approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Tasks/responsibilities

• Wash-up kitchen crockery and chef items as required the kitchen.
• General kitchen cleaning duties and completion of kitchen cleaning logs.
• Regular maintenance and cleaning of the drinks service areas.
• Adhere to Avant Training Center waste management procedures to improve sustainability within Norwich City Football Club.
• Comply with Food Hygiene regulations and Health and Safety regulations.
• To be immaculately presented at all times. Pride in your appearance and that of your team as ambassadors for Norwich City Football Club.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness within the kitchen to maintain an exemplary food hygiene ratings.
• Stock rotation and management of daily deliveries. Ensuring everything has been delivered in the correct temperature and conditions.
• Maintenance and stock control of coffee machine in the Academy building.
• Assist with maintaining and recording all aspects of food hygiene to meet Health and Safety Legislation/requirements and the Club’s food management systems.
• To promote safer working practice and maintain a culture whereby safeguarding is recognised as a shared responsibility.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

Benefits

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre

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Closing date: 09 October 2025

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club are an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024) guidance, we may conduct online searches as part of our due diligence processes on shortlisted candidates.