Matchday Chef

Norwich City Football Club; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount in all Club shops

Job summary

Norwich City Football Club is seeking chefs of all levels to work in our restaurants on first team matchdays in Norwich. Shifts are typically 5–6 hours and paid hourly.

Matchdays mainly occur on Saturdays, with some weekday evenings and Sunday games, offering flexible hours to fit other commitments. You will prepare, cook and serve a variety of items in our 11 busy kitchens, follow recipes, minimise waste and maintain high standards of food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of working in the food service industry.
• Passion for food and service excellence.
• Calm, resilient, and efficient in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Pride in appearance as an ambassador for the club.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving a variety of items in one of 11 busy kitchens.
• Working as a key team member and taking responsibility for an element of service.
• Ensuring recipes are followed accurately to maintain quality.
• Working within a pre-determined format to keep waste to a minimum.
• Assisting with maintaining and recording all aspects of food hygiene.

Skills

Food service experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Job description

Norwich City Football Club is looking to recruit chefs of all levels to work in our restaurants on first team matchdays.

If you would like the opportunity to work with colleagues who are committed to providing both outstanding food and top-quality service, come and join our winning team.

Experience of working in a kitchen environment is essential.

Our matchdays are typically on Saturdays with some weekday evening and Sunday matches.

A typical shift is 5 – 6 hours depending on the game and restaurant. This is a casual, hourly paid position.

In our corporate kitchens, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking and serving a variety of food items in one of our 11 busy kitchens.
• Working as a key member of the team in a designated kitchen, taking responsibility for an element of service.
• Ensuring all recipes as set by a senior member of staff are followed accurately to maintain levels of quality.
• Working within a pre-determined format to keep waste to a minimum.
• Assisting with maintaining and recording all aspects of food hygiene, to meet the standards stipulated in the Club’s Food Management System.

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience of working in the food service industry.
• A passion for food and service excellence.
• A resilient, calm and confident approach to a fast-paced workplace.
• Good attention to detail and efficiency skills.
• The commitment and enthusiasm to drive results.
• A can-do positive attitude and a hands-on team player.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Pride in your appearance as an ambassador for Norwich City Football Club.

What you will get in return:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• 20% discount in all Club shops.
• The opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a high-quality catering business.
• Flexible working hours around other work or study commitments in a unique working environment.

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.