Commis Chef — Matchday Catering & Growth Path

Forest Green Rovers Football Club; Nailsworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Pension contribution

Discounts (shops, events)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to work / onsite parking

Job summary

Forest Green Rovers Football Club in Nailsworth is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our Catering Team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering FGR Food across the stadium, concourse, Fan Zone and events, while keeping the kitchen clean and well organised.

We welcome both experienced catering professionals and cooking enthusiasts aiming to develop skills. A full driving license is required, and you should be available for evenings, weekends and bank holidays when matchdays occur.

Qualifications

• Previous catering/restaurant experience or a catering qualification.
• A full driving license is required.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene is desirable.
• Available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Good communication and team work within a small catering team.
• Ability to work on initiative and be creative.
• Support for sustainability, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Culinary qualification is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and team to deliver FGR Food across stadium platforms.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas.
• Assist with meal preparation, chopping vegetables and assembling dishes.
• Provide general support to Catering Team during busy periods.
• Work on matchdays mainly in the hospitality kitchen with scope to learn other areas.

Skills

Catering experience

Full driving license

Food safety knowledge

Evenings weekends holidays available

Communication skills

Initiative and creativity

Sustainability commitment

NVQ Level 1/2 (plus)

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 (preferred)

Job description

Forest Green Rovers Football Club in Nailsworth is seeking a dedicated Commis Chef to join our Catering Team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering FGR Food across the stadium, concourse, Fan Zone and events, while keeping the kitchen clean and well organised.

We welcome both experienced catering professionals and cooking enthusiasts aiming to develop skills. A full driving license is required, and you should be available for evenings, weekends and bank holidays when matchdays occur.