Chef De Partie

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Box; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Generous pension contribution

Discounts (shops, events)

Job summary

Forest Green Rovers Football Club seeks a Chef de Partie to join the Catering Department, supporting athletes’ nutritional performance between the Stadium and Training Ground. You will plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritionally focused food while upholding the Club’s standards.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will oversee a training-ground section, manage operations, and travel with teams as required.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a professional kitchen.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for high culinary standards and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive work ethic.
• Flexibility to work matchdays.
• Full driving licence.
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and delivering nutritionally focused vegan menus to support athlete performance and recovery.
• Support food ordering processes and stock control activities to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Take ownership of a designated section within the training ground and ensure it operates effectively.
• Present high-quality dishes in line with the Club's culinary standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive team environment.
• Be willing to learn and grow within an elite sporting environment.
• Travel with teams when required and provide food provisions as needed.
• Promote and uphold Club policies and values across the organisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Working under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility for matchdays

Education

Level 2 Food Safety or higher

Job description

Forest Green Rovers is seeking a talented Chef de Partie to join our Catering Department and play a key role in supporting our athletes' nutritional performance. Working between our Stadium and Training Ground, you'll become part of a dedicated kitchen team committed to delivering innovative, high-quality food that fuels performance, recovery and wellbeing.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will support the catering operation by helping to plan, prepare and deliver exceptional food standards across a variety of services. You'll oversee your own section within the training ground, ensuring efficient operations while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene and presentation.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll help create nutritionally focused menus tailored to professional athletes' needs, while embracing a positive mindset and continually striving for excellence.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and delivery of diverse, balanced and nutritionally focused vegan menus to support athlete performance and recovery.
• Support food ordering processes and stock control activities to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Take ownership of a designated section within the training ground and ensure it operates effectively.
• Present high-quality dishes in line with the Club's culinary standards.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and food hygiene regulations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create a positive and productive team environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn, develop and grow within an elite sporting environment.
• Travel with teams when required, acting as a representative of the Catering Department and providing food provisions as needed.
• Promote and uphold Club policies and values while supporting colleagues across the organisation.

About You

We're looking for an individual who is passionate about food, thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their catering career.

• Experience working within a professional kitchen.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Passion for high culinary standards and continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and a positive work ethic.
• Flexibility to work matchdays.
• Full driving licence.
• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification or higher.

About Us

What's in it for you...

• Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
• Various company discounts (including shops, days out and events)
• Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
• Cycle to work scheme, car-pooling and onsite parking available

As a valued member of the team, you will be supporting the Group Environmental policy and its associated targets to make the Green Britain Group net carbon neutral by 2025.

Flexibility Statement

The fast-moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Forest Green Rovers is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.