Casual Matchday Stadium Catering Kitchen Potwash - Newcastle United Football Club

We’re experience makers

And food fanatics. And we’re hiring.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive.

Because at Sodexo Live! We’re so much more.

Be part of something greater.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Sodexo Live! at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United Football Club.

With the opportunity to work at both Matchday and Non-Matchday Events, this is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility.

We are looking for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

What you'll do

• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery, trays, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned to the required standard.

• Ensure a continuous supply of clean kitchen equipment and utensils is available to cooks and kitchen colleagues throughout matchday service.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the potwash area and surrounding kitchen spaces.

• Ensure dirty equipment is collected, sorted and processed efficiently, helping to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.

• Return clean equipment, utensils and service items to their designated storage areas in a timely and organised manner.

• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, dishwashing equipment and other areas in line with cleaning schedules.

• Ensure waste is removed regularly and disposed of correctly, following stadium recycling and waste management procedures.

• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH procedures, including the safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals.

• Ensure dishwashing equipment is operated safely and report any faults, maintenance issues or concerns promptly.

• Monitor cleaning products and consumable stock levels, reporting any shortages to the relevant supervisor.

• Support chefs and kitchen colleagues with general cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain an organised and efficient working environment.

• Assist with kitchen opening, closing and end-of-service cleaning duties, ensuring the unit is left clean and ready for the next event.

• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen and catering teams to support the demands of busy matchday service.

• Respond positively to changing workloads, adapting to periods of high volume and working efficiently under pressure.

• Maintain a proactive approach, anticipating the needs of the kitchen and ensuring the potwash operation remains organised throughout service.

• Maintain a positive, hardworking and professional attitude, representing the stadium and club positively at all times.

What you'll bring

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter, Potwash Assistant or within a busy kitchen environment is desirable

• A hardworking, enthusiastic and positive individual who is happy to get stuck in and support the wider kitchen team.

• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment, particularly during busy matchday service.

• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation.

• A reliable and punctual team player who can also work independently and use their own initiative.

• Comfortable operating commercial dishwashing equipment and handling a high volume of kitchen equipment, utensils and service items.

• Good understanding of kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene and health and safety practices.

• Knowledge of COSHH and the safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals is desirable.

• Well organised, with the ability to manage a continuous flow of dirty and clean equipment while keeping the potwash area running efficiently.

• Able to remain calm, focused and productive under pressure, particularly during peak matchday periods.

• Proactive in recognising what needs doing and taking responsibility for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment.

• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work within different general admission catering units and respond to changing operational demands.

• Good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with chefs, kitchen assistants and wider catering colleagues.

• Flexible and available to work matchdays, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

• Professional, approachable and committed to contributing to a positive working environment.