Kitchen Assistant

City Football Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Annual discretionary bonus

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

A professional sports club in Manchester is looking for several Kitchen Assistants to join their catering team. The positions offer Fixed Term and Permanent opportunities, where you will maintain kitchen cleanliness, assist with food service, and follow health protocols. Ideal candidates have experience in catering, knowledge of cleaning procedures, and relevant food hygiene certifications. You will enjoy benefits such as annual leave, private healthcare, and a range of lifestyle discounts.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of cleaning machines and procedures.
• Experience as a kitchen assistant in a catering environment.
• Working towards or hold level 1 food hygiene and allergy awareness certificates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely.
• Manage waste according to recycling policies.
• Assist with deliveries and basic food preparation.
• Follow health and safety protocols.

Skills

Manual and mechanical cleaning machines

Food hygiene principles

Kitchen assistant experience

Allergy awareness

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 1 Allergy Awareness Certificate

Job description

Location: Manchester, GB

Opening Date: 14 Jan 2026

Full Time / Part Time: Variable Hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Full-Time, Part- Time and Fixed Term opportunities available

Closing Date of Applications

28/01/26

Our Story

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

Purpose

We are looking for several Kitchen Assistants to join our catering team, with opportunities available on a 5-month Fixed Term Contract, as well as Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent contracts. The roles will ensure the kitchen and refectory are kept clean and tidy before, during and after service. You will assist the catering team in delivering high standards of food service to players, staff and management.

You Will

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene: Perform daily cleaning, sterilising, and deep cleaning of kitchen equipment, surfaces, floors, and storage areas to the highest hygiene standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment: Handle the dishwasher including start-up, shut-down, cleaning, and reporting faults; ensure correct use and storage of all kitchen tools.
• Manage waste and chemicals safely: Dispose of waste according to recycling policies and handle cleaning chemicals in line with C.O.S.H.H. regulations.
• Assist with deliveries and food prep: Support on receiving and proper storage of deliveries and help kitchen staff with basic food preparation.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene protocols: Adhere to all procedures related to fire, security, health & safety, and food hygiene at all times.

This is Your City

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave (or pro-rata dependent on the contract type) plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simple health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

Essential

• In-depth practical knowledge of manual and mechanical cleaning machines and procedures
• Experience of working as a kitchen assistant in a similar catering environment
• Working towards or hold level 1 food hygiene certificate
• Working towards or hold level 1 allergy awareness certificate

Desirable

• Hold or working towards level 2 food hygiene certificate
• Working towards or hold level 2 food allergy certificate
• Relevant qualifications to support essential knowledge requirement
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
• Experience of working in a kitchen assistant in a nutritional based sports catering environment

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