[Job Roles] Sodexo Live!

Sodexo Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at St. James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club, is seeking kitchen-focused staff for matchday and event support.

You will prepare and serve a range of hot foods, ensuring quality, accuracy and speedy service during busy periods. The role requires previous kitchen or food preparation experience, a strong customer focus, and the ability to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Join a world-leading catering and facilities management company delivering memorable matchday

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, catering or food preparation role is essential.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food.
• Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve hot food items to the kiosk menu.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented to high standards.
• Deliver fast, accurate service during busy matchday periods.
• Follow all food hygiene, safety and allergen procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock rotation throughout service.
• Assist with closing duties and post-service cleanup.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Fast-paced environment

Team player

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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.

Be part of something

greater.

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 foroutstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve a range of hot food items in line with the kiosk menu and required service standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to a consistently high standard, maintaining quality, freshness and portion control.
• Deliver fast and efficient food service during busy matchday periods, ensuring orders are prepared accurately and promptly.
• Follow all food hygiene, food safety and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure food is cooked thoroughly and held at the correct temperatures in accordance with food safety requirements.
• Monitor food stock levels, communicate replenishment requirements and help minimise food waste.
• Ensure food preparation areas, cooking equipment and workstations are kept clean, tidy and organised throughout service.
• Complete food preparation and kiosk set-up ahead of opening to ensure readiness for matchday service.
• Maintain effective stock rotation, checking product dates, labelling and storage in line with food safety procedures.
• Ensure allergens are managed correctly, following allergen procedures and communicating relevant information to colleagues and customers.
• Work closely with front of house and kiosk colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Assist with stock rotation and the safe storage of food and supplies.
• Operate cooking equipment safely and report any faults or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Support the wider kiosk operation where required, assisting colleagues during peak service periods.
• Assist with end-of-service cleaning, equipment shutdown and closing duties, ensuring the kiosk is left clean and ready for the next event.
• Maintain a professional approach and represent the stadium and club positively at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or food preparation role is essential
• Passionate about food preparation, cooking and delivering consistently high-quality food.
• Able to work confidently and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Good knowledge of safe food handling, temperature control, stock rotation and allergen management.
• Able to follow recipes, portion guidelines and food preparation instructions accurately.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high standards during busy service periods.
• A reliable, punctual and hardworking individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
• A strong team player who communicates effectively and works collaboratively with front of house and kitchen colleagues.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, tidy and organised working environment.
• Able to remain calm and work under pressure during peak matchday trading periods.
• Flexible and available to work matchdays, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Proactive, adaptable and willing to support other areas of the kiosk operation when required.Professional in their approach, with a strong commitment to delivering an excellent matchday food experience for supporters.

About The Company

Sodexo Live!

And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars.

At

Sodexo Live! build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal. 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.

We

Belong to a team that feels like family,

ACT with purpose and be inclusive,

Thrive in our career, while able to

Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories.

After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Be part of something

greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! -

At

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.