Casual Matchday Stadium Catering Kitchen Potwash

Sodexo; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at St. James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the potwash area and maintain cleanliness during matchday service.

You will assist with cleaning kitchen equipment, manage the flow of dirty and clean items, and work closely with chefs and the wider catering team to ensure efficient operations and a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen environments is desirable.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure during peak matchday periods.
• Good communication and teamwork with chefs and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Keep crockery, cutlery, trays, pots and pans clean to required standards.
• Ensure a continuous supply of clean equipment for cooks and kitchen staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the potwash area.
• Collect, sort and return dirty items promptly to storage areas.
• Assist with cleaning of surfaces, floors, sinks and dishwashing equipment.
• Handle waste in line with stadium procedures and COSHH guidelines.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and report faults.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning products and consumables.

Job description

• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned to the required standard.
• Ensure a continuous supply of clean kitchen equipment and utensils is available to cooks and kitchen colleagues throughout matchday service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the potwash area and surrounding kitchen spaces.
• Ensure dirty equipment is collected, sorted and processed efficiently, helping to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Return clean equipment, utensils and service items to their designated storage areas in a timely and organised manner.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, dishwashing equipment and other areas in line with cleaning schedules.
• Ensure waste is removed regularly and disposed of correctly, following stadium recycling and waste management procedures.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH procedures, including the safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Ensure dishwashing equipment is operated safely and report any faults, maintenance issues or concerns promptly.
• Monitor cleaning products and consumable stock levels, reporting any shortages to the relevant supervisor.
• Support chefs and kitchen colleagues with general cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain an organised and efficient working environment.
• Assist with kitchen opening, closing and end-of-service cleaning duties, ensuring the unit is left clean and ready for the next event.
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and catering teams to support the demands of busy matchday service.
• Respond positively to changing workloads, adapting to periods of high volume and working efficiently under pressure.
• Maintain a proactive approach, anticipating the needs of the kitchen and ensuring the potwash operation remains organised throughout service.
• Maintain a positive, hardworking and professional attitude, representing the stadium and club positively at all times.
  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., Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter, Potwash Assistant or within a busy kitchen environment is desirable
• A hardworking, enthusiastic and positive individual who is happy to get stuck in and support the wider kitchen team.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment, particularly during busy matchday service.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.
• A reliable and punctual team player who can also work independently and use their own initiative.
• Comfortable operating commercial dishwashing equipment and handling a high volume of kitchen equipment, utensils and service items.
• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of COSHH and the safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals is desirable.
• Well organised, with the ability to manage a continuous flow of dirty and clean equipment while keeping the potwash area running efficiently.
• Able to remain calm, focused and productive under pressure, particularly during peak matchday periods.
• Proactive in recognising what needs doing and taking responsibility for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work within different general admission catering units and respond to changing operational demands.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen assistants and wider catering colleagues.
• Flexible and available to work matchdays, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Professional, approachable and committed to contributing to a positive working environment.
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join Sodexo Live! at St. James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club.

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 facility. We are looking for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression., Sodexo Live!, Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won't just craft the moment… you'll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment. Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That's why we are proud to focus on people's essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.