Casual Matchday Chef - St. James' Park Newcastle

Sodexo; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a chef to join their team at St James' Park, Newcastle. This role involves ensuring that all food items are prepared and served to high standards, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and adhering to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have previous chef experience and knowledge of food hygiene. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment during matchday and non-matchday events, with potential for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous chef experience required.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food items as per specifications.
• Conduct pre-service checks of the kitchen before matches.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in preparation areas.
• Attend necessary training sessions.

Skills

Chef Experience

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Job description

Responsibilities

• All products and food items are prepared and served as per pre‑agreed food specification.
• Pre‑service checks of the kitchen. All items to be checked and accounted for 4 hours prior to the start of the match—starters, soups, all main dishes, desserts, cheese boards & pies, and peas.
• All food items for service are present, portion controlled as per Head & Executive Chef’s instructions.
• Correct use of equipment/utilises is adhered to.
• To ensure and maintain the quality of food prep, production, and presentation within the venue.
• Agreed standards specified by the Executive Head Chef are adhered to.
• Preparation areas are kept clear and tidy at all times.
• Chefs are presentable at all times in kitchens and in public areas.
• Post‑service clean‑down is adhered to.
• Attend all necessary training.
• All food is hot and well presented.
• All food is served on time to the rooms.

Additional Requirements

• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations at all times. All regulation forms to be filled in and returned to the chefs’ office.
• Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum.
• All food stuffs to be brought back to production kitchen.
• Flexible Working Patterns

Qualifications

• Previous Chef Experience
• Basic Knowledge of food hygiene

About the Role

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.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club for season 2025/26. Following on from our biggest season yet, we are looking to start the new upcoming season where we left off. With the opportunity to work at both Matchday and Non‑Matchday Events, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering environment and to join a world‑leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. We are looking for customer‑focused individuals who want to be a part of something greater.