Casual Matchday Hospitality Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting for a casual kiosk kitchen assistant to support matchday and event catering. You will help prepare and assemble food items, assist chefs, keep areas clean, and replenish stock during busy periods.

The role requires a reliable, punctual individual with a positive attitude who can work evenings, weekends, and large events in a stadium environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food preparation environment essential.
• Willingness to learn and support the wider kitchen and catering team.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume stadium environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays and large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and assembly of food items for kiosk service during matchdays and events.
• Support chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, including ingredient prep and portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen, storage, and preparation areas at all times.
• Wash utensils, equipment, trays, and kitchen tools promptly and safely.
• Replenish stock, ingredients, packaging, and service supplies throughout service periods.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating stock in line with food safety procedures.
• Ensure all food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and stadium regulations are followed.
• Support smooth and efficient food service during high-volume matchday operations.
• Monitor and dispose of waste appropriately while helping maintain tidy work areas.
• Assist with setting up and closing down kiosk kitchen areas before and after events.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support service efficiency.
• Respond quickly to changing service demands and support the wider catering operation where needed.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced stadium environment.
• Help ensure food preparation areas are fully stocked and operational throughout service.
• Carry out additional catering support duties as directed by supervisors or kitchen management.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

• Assist with the preparation and assembly of food items for kiosk service during matchdays and events
• Support chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, including ingredient prep and portioning
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen, storage, and preparation areas at all times
• Wash utensils, equipment, trays, and kitchen tools promptly and safely
• Replenish stock, ingredients, packaging, and service supplies throughout service periods
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating stock in line with food safety procedures
• Ensure all food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and stadium regulations are followed
• Support smooth and efficient food service during high-volume matchday operations
• Monitor and dispose of waste appropriately while helping maintain tidy work areas
• Assist with setting up and closing down kiosk kitchen areas before and after events
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support service efficiency
• Respond quickly to changing service demands and support the wider catering operation where needed
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced stadium environment
• Help ensure food preparation areas are fully stocked and operational throughout service
• Carry out additional catering support duties as directed by supervisors or kitchen management

  Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food preparation environment essential

• Willingness to learn and support the wider kitchen and catering team
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume stadium environment
• Positive attitude with a strong team-focused approach
• Good understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and large-scale events
• Comfortable carrying out cleaning, stock replenishment, and food preparation support duties
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively under the direction of chefs and supervisors
• Strong work ethic with good attention to detail and organisation
• Calm and professional under pressure during busy service periods
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Professional and dependable with a proactive approach to work

  This is an incredible opportunity to join our team at Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club for season 2026/27. 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 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.

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.