Stadium Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced Matchday Prep

Sodexo; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting for a casual kiosk kitchen assistant to support matchday and event catering. You will help prepare and assemble food items, assist chefs, keep areas clean, and replenish stock during busy periods.

The role requires a reliable, punctual individual with a positive attitude who can work evenings, weekends, and large events in a stadium environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or food preparation environment essential.
• Willingness to learn and support the wider kitchen and catering team.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume stadium environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness, and health & safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays and large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and assembly of food items for kiosk service during matchdays and events.
• Support chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, including ingredient prep and portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of kitchen, storage, and preparation areas at all times.
• Wash utensils, equipment, trays, and kitchen tools promptly and safely.
• Replenish stock, ingredients, packaging, and service supplies throughout service periods.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating stock in line with food safety procedures.
• Ensure all food hygiene, allergen, health & safety, and stadium regulations are followed.
• Support smooth and efficient food service during high-volume matchday operations.
• Monitor and dispose of waste appropriately while helping maintain tidy work areas.
• Assist with setting up and closing down kiosk kitchen areas before and after events.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to support service efficiency.
• Respond quickly to changing service demands and support the wider catering operation where needed.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced stadium environment.
• Help ensure food preparation areas are fully stocked and operational throughout service.
• Carry out additional catering support duties as directed by supervisors or kitchen management.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Sodexo Live! St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting for a casual kiosk kitchen assistant to support matchday and event catering. You will help prepare and assemble food items, assist chefs, keep areas clean, and replenish stock during busy periods.

The role requires a reliable, punctual individual with a positive attitude who can work evenings, weekends, and large events in a stadium environment.