Food Prep Assistant, Stadium of Light

Delaware North; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Casual shifts

Free meal on event days

Exposure to major events

Job summary

Delaware North UK is seeking a casual Food Prep Assistant to join our team at Stadium of Light in Sunderland. You will support the culinary team on event days, preparing food to specifications and maintaining cleanliness in prep and service areas.

This role offers casual shifts, including evenings and weekends, with competitive weekly pay and a free meal on event days, giving you exposure to major sporting and concert events in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Ability to follow instructions and safely use kitchen tools and machinery.
• Certificate in Food Hygiene level 2.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations.
• Perform opening and closing duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines.
• Communicate with the chef for any special instructions or training.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas.
• Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Follow instructions

Education

Food Hygiene level 2

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Food Prep Assistant to join our collaborative team at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As a Food Prep Assistant, you will be supporting the culinary team on event days. Join us if you are ready to build professional relationships with team members to enhance guest experiences.

Pay

The expected pay for this role is £14.24 / Hour

What We Offer

At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you’ll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best.Team member perks include:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Casual shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and matchdays, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Free meal on event days
• Experience working at major sporting events and concerts, hosting The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and musical icons taking the stage, and a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026 and 2027

What will you do?

• Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations
• Perform opening and closing duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
• Communicate with the chef for any special instructions or training
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas
• Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

More About You

• No degree required
• Certificate in Food Hygiene level 2
• Experience in a similar role
• Ability to follow instructions and safely use kitchen tools and machinery

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for duration of shift
• Comfortable handling certain meat products
• Availability to flexibly attend shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends for events, due to events-based nature of roles

Who We Are

Delaware North has provided hospitality services at the Stadium of Light since 2025. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, this 49,000 red and white seater stadium hosts Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events. At the Stadium of Light, we provide premium dining experiences at Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks. There’s always something exciting to be part of from matchdays to concerts like Take That, P!nk, Spice Girls, and Beyoncé. Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success. Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!