Culinary Opportunities, Stadium of Light

Delaware North; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Free meal on event days

Flexible shift options

Job summary

Delaware North in Sunderland is hiring casual culinary opportunities for Chefs and Kitchen Porters at the Stadium of Light. Join an enthusiastic kitchen team to create memorable dining experiences during Premier League football, concerts, and events.

The role offers competitive weekly pay and flexible part-time options with 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends. Key responsibilities include food preparation, collaborating with the culinary team, and maintaining kitchen standards.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Relevant experience working in a catering kitchen is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and create food to specifications across various cuisines.
• Assist the culinary team to ensure effective catering service.
• Collaborate with kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen and service areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

Delaware North UK is hiring casual culinary opportunities for Chefs and Kitchen Porters at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The role involves working with an enthusiastic kitchen team to create memorable dining experiences for guests during Premier League football, concerts and other events. Apply today to join our team for the 2026-2027 football season.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Casual 6+ hour shifts, including evenings, weekends and match days with flexible part‑time options and opportunities to pick up extra shifts
• Free meal on event days
• Experience working in a dynamic venue hosting national and international sporting events and concerts, such as Premier League football and major shows

What you will do

• Prepare and create food to specifications, ranging from fine dining to casual offerings across various cuisines
• Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service within the restaurant
• Collaborate and coordinate with kitchen team members
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and service areas
• Ensure operation complies with health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

More About You

• No degree required
• Relevant experience working in a catering kitchen is beneficial
• Skills in communication, teamwork, organisation, time management and attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the duration of a shift
• Comfort in handling various meat products
• Availability to attend shifts for match days and event days, due to the event‑based nature of the role

About Delaware North

Delaware North began its journey at the Stadium of Light in 2025, providing a range of services at Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings and events in the 49,000 seater stadium. The company offers opportunities for growth and development across its global operations. Join us to shape the future of hospitality.