Match Day Chef

Manchester United; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious football club in Manchester seeks a Match Day Chef to work with the Culinary Team, providing high-quality catering for executive clients during match days. Key responsibilities include assisting the Kitchen Manager, maintaining hygiene standards, and preparing food according to specifications. Candidates must possess relevant food safety certifications and have experience in a kitchen environment. This role is casual and requires commitment to the club's values.

Qualifications

• Minimum Food Safety Level Certificate and Allergens Certificate.
• Work experience in a similar kitchen environment.
• Completion of required online training modules.

Responsibilities

• Support Kitchen Manager in menu meal delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Monitor food quality and freshness.
• Assist in stock control and quality control.

Skills

Culinary skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level Certificate

NVQ Level in food preparation

Job description

Job Title: Match Day Chef

Job Type: Matchday Casual

Location: Manchester

Salary: Not disclosed

Reports to: Kitchen Manager

Main Purpose

To work with the wider Culinary Team in providing world class catering for our executive clients dining within the hospitality areas, prepare and deliver high-quality dishes in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Help and support the Kitchen Manager to deliver the menu meals according to a set specification sheet.
• Support keeping a smooth operation of the business.
• Have comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety standards, assisting in maintaining a clean working environment in pursuance of Health and Safety conformance.
• Play an active role in the cleanliness and order of the kitchen, pantry, and stores.
• Commit to the success of the Football Club, by delivering Manchester United’s Visions and Values, while adhering to and enforcing all Health and Safety standards, company rules, regulations, and policies, completing a daily fitness to work form before your shift.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and ensure correct clean uniform and personal protective equipment are always worn.
• Ensure chef whites are covered when moving externally around the stadium.
• Carry out any additional duties reasonably assigned by the venue culinary team.
• Undertake any necessary internal training sessions in accordance with the Company’s Performance and Development Process, taking personal responsibility to seek opportunities to develop yourself and realise your potential.
• Monitor food quality throughout the cooking process, ensuring freshness and temperature control to deliver dishes of the highest standards.

Primary Activities

• Assist in the production, preparation, and cooking of food for areas within the stadium.
• Support the Kitchen Supervisor to maintain a smooth operation.
• Prepare food according to a set specification sheet.
• Ensure all aspects of food production processes are presented to the highest of standards.
• Assist in stock control, portion control, and quality control.
• Contribute in carrying out a critical analysis of food safety operations.
• Complete set paperwork applicable to the operation on a daily basis.
• Assist the Environmental Health Manager in pursuance of Health and Safety conformance.
• Aid when necessary with risk assessments and accident reporting.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and ensure correct clean uniform and PPE are worn at all times.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Report and record any service or maintenance issues with any kitchen paperwork queries to your Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure a deep clean is conducted in your area of work at the end of your shift, whilst maintaining cleanliness of kitchens throughout.
• Inform your Kitchen Manager of all food wastage.
• Subject to Match Day performance review by the Staffing Department.
• Commit to the success of the Football Club, by delivering Manchester United’s Visions and Values.
• Adhere to and help enforce all Health and Safety standards, company rules, regulations and policies at all times.

Requirements

• Have a minimum Food Safety Level Certificate and Allergens Certificate, dated within the last years.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for creating delicious, high-quality dishes under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with kitchen staff.
• Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety regulations and guidelines.
• Work experience in a similar kitchen environment.

Upon completion, the candidate must have completed all the following online training modules before their first shift.

• Food Allergens
• Customer Service
• Health & Safety Level
• Food Safety Level
• Diversity, Inclusion and Equity

The candidate must complete all Matchday Training within the deadline given.

Experience

• NVQ Level in food preparation or similar qualification.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Work experience in a similar kitchen environment.

Candidates must have a valid, in-date basic food hygiene certificate.

Manchester United Limited is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in our work place.

This is a guide only. The casual worker must undertake any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Senior and other Executive Management from time to time.