Kitchen Porter, Stadium of Light

Delaware North; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Casual shifts

Free meal on event days

Job summary

Delaware North UK is recruiting a casual Kitchen Porter for Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. You will support the kitchen team with dishwashing and back-of-house tasks, contributing to efficient service during events and match days.

The role requires reliability, teamwork and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced venue environment. No degree is required, and shifts are casual with opportunities to pick up additional hours.

Qualifications

• No degree required.
• Experience in catering/kitchen is beneficial.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash crockery, cutlery and light equipment using industrial machines and hand wash larger items.
• Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas.
• Assist with deliveries and ensure stock is replenished from stores and the kitchen as needed.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene guidelines and Delaware North’s standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Time management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Kitchen Porter to join our team at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As Kitchen Porter, you will be assisting the collaborative kitchen team assist with dishwashing and other culinary back-of-house tasks. If you are personable, dedicated, and ready to build professional relationships with team members to enhance guest service, kick off your new career with us!

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 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle


• Free meal on event days


• Experience working at major sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and major concerts taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026

What will you do?

• Wash all crockery, cutlery, and light equipment using industrial machines, as well as hand washing larger items in designated sinks


• Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service within the restaurant


• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas


• Assist with deliveries and ensure stock is replenished from stores and the kitchen as needed


• Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

More about you

• No degree required


• Strong skills in verbal communications, organisation, time management, attention to detail, and teamwork


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment


• Previous experience in a catering kitchen is beneficial

Physical requirements

• Ability to stand for duration of shift


• Comfortable handling various meat products


• Availability to attend shifts for prep days, as well as matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Events
Weekends
M-F

Who we are

In 2025, Delaware North began their journey to transform hospitality at the incredible and beloved Stadium of Light. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, Delaware North is eager to provide a range of services at topflight Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events at this incredible 49,000 red and white seater stadium!

Bringing premium hospitality and exceptional experiences to our new guests is just part of the job, and with the stadium buzzing with the roar of the crowd, it hardly feels like work at all. Here, we provide endless opportunities for our team members to shine and grow, including working at the supreme Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards experiences alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks, kicking off the start of great collaboration. Following refurbished concourse environments, the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with improved food and beverage offerings for guests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with local vendors, supported by new technology to significantly increase the speed and quality of guest service. We can’t wait to kick off the new season with our team members, ready to grow and shine in this atmospheric Tyne and Wear location, where passionate guests deserve memorable moments that lasts a lifetime.

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!