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Casual Chef at St. James' Park Newcastle United Football Club

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Sodexo Live! are currently looking to add to our casual Match Day and Prep Team. Chefs are required to work time under pressure with a large team of back and front of house staff whilst delivering the highest standard of service for guest satisfaction and adhering to health and safety and allergen requirements. You will be expected to meet agreed standards and consistency specified by Head Chef. The main responsibilities of the Chef role are, but not limited to:

  • All products and food items are prepared and served as per pre-agreed food specification.
  • Pre-service checks of the kitchen. All items to be checked and accounted for 4 hours prior to the start of the match, starters, soups, all main, desserts, cheese boards & pies and peas.
  • All food items for service are present, portion controlled as per Head & Executive Chefs instructions.
  • Correct use of equipment/ utilises are adhered to.
  • To ensure and maintain the quality of food prep, production, and presentation within the venue.
  • Agreed standards specified by the Executive Head Chef should be adhered to.
  • Preparation Areas are kept clear and tidy at all times.
  • Chefs are to be presentable at all times in kitchens and in public areas.
  • Post service cleardown is adhered to.
  • Attend all necessary training.
  • All food is hot and well presented.
  • All food is served on time to the rooms.
  • Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations at all times. All regulation forms to be filled in and returned to the chefs’ office.
  • Ensure wastage is kept to a minimum.
  • All food stuffs to be brought back to production kitchen.
  • All chefs to clock out and sign out with a senior chef at the end of your shift.

For the casual Chef role, we have a 4 tier pay structure dependant on previous experience and area allocated within the Stadium - this can be discussed further at interview:

  • Basic Prep and Match Day - £12.50
  • Running a Kitchen Buffet Style - £14.50
  • Head Chef - £ Negotiable
  • Fine Dining 2 Rosette and Above - £ Negotiable

All individuals must work in complete adherence to the company procedures set by Sodexo Live! and Newcastle United.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Previous Chef Experience
  • Basic Knowledge of food hygiene
  • Flexible working patterns

About the Company

Sodexo Live! is offering exciting opportunities to work at top venues delivering the highest standard of events across the country. As a company we provide catering on behalf of our clients at prestigious sites and events including Ascot Racecourse, The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Brighton AMEX Stadium, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Goodison Park and many more.

To help us deliver the highest quality service we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. We have a range of positions available to set you off on the right track within Sodexo, so step up to the mark, be more than a spectator and become a part of our team.

Salary Competitive
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/906467/88234
Contract Type Casual
Closing Date 30 June, 2022
Job Category UK Sports & Leisure – Casual FOH
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live - Casual
Location St. James' Park Newcastle
Posted on 31 May, 2022

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