Casual Matchday Chef

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in North East England is seeking a Chef to join their team at St James’ Park. The ideal candidate will have prior kitchen experience and knowledge of food hygiene, with responsibilities including food preparation and service. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced catering environment, contributing to memorable events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Flexible working patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all products and food items.
• Conduct pre-service checks for food items.
• Ensure proper food portioning and presentation.

Job description

We’re experience makers.

And food fanatics. And we’re hiring.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background, and your desire for delighting others. In return, we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club for season 2025/26. Following our biggest season yet, we are looking to start the new season where we left off.

With opportunities to work at both Matchday and Non-Matchday Events, this is a great chance for driven individuals to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative catering environment and to join a world-leading food and facilities management company, which offers unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

We are seeking customer-focused individuals who want to be part of something greater.

If this describes you, apply now to join our team.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve all products and food items according to pre-agreed specifications.
• Conduct pre-service checks of the kitchen, ensuring all items are checked and accounted for 4 hours prior to the match, including starters, soups, mains, desserts, cheese boards, pies, and peas.
• Ensure all food items for service are present, properly portioned, and adhere to instructions from Head & Executive Chefs.
• Use equipment correctly and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Maintain the quality of food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Follow standards set by the Executive Head Chef.
• Keep preparation areas clean and organized at all times.
• Maintain a presentable appearance in kitchens and public areas.
• Perform post-service cleanup as required.
• Attend all necessary training sessions.
• Ensure all food is served hot and well-presented on time.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations at all times, completing all required forms.
• Minimize wastage.
• Return all food leftovers to the production kitchen.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Chef.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards.
• Flexible working patterns.

About The Company

Sodexo Live!

We’re Experience Makers.

And go-getters, food enthusiasts, and community pillars.

At Sodexo Live!, build a career where every day is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, background, and passion for delighting others. In return, we’ll support your growth.

We belong to a team that feels like family, act with purpose, be inclusive, thrive in your career, and be live in the moment creating unforgettable memories.

After giving your best, you’ll return home knowing you contributed to something memorable. Because at Sodexo Live!, we’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

Why choose Sodexo Live!?

We believe in making every moment count—for our guests and our team members. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional events at prestigious venues worldwide, creating positive stories worth sharing. Whether at sports venues, cultural sites, corporate events, or social functions, you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of Sodexo Live!, you belong to something bigger. You connect people and make a difference in communities through shared experiences. Gain skills for a long-term career with an inclusive team that embraces the moment.

Sodexo Live! contributes to major events like Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup, and Paris 2024, showcasing venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, Museo del Prado in Madrid, Hard Rock Stadium, Scottish National Gallery, and Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Other UK venues include Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo, serving 100 million consumers daily across 56 countries with catering, facilities management, employee benefits, and home services. We focus on people's essential needs—improving quality of life through tangible, everyday improvements that impact individuals, society, and the planet.