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NUFC Women's Training Ground - Travelling Chef

Job Introduction

About the role

At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for an Administrator to join our prestigious team at

Being the go-to person for our team, you’ll be super organised and assisting with a variety of tasks, from supporting reception duties to finance, invoices and payments as well as responding to email/phone calls.

A few things about you

We want you to bring your can-do attitude, flexible approach, and your great reliability with you, when you join us. Don’t forget to bring you excellent attention to detail and exceptional communication skills too!

Being a team player is important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own! Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have great people skills, we’d love to hear from you!

Sodexo embeds a strong Safety culture in everything we do. There’ll be company procedures to follow alongside our Health & Safety practises so it’s vital that you’ll champion this.

Role Responsibility

  • To focus on the nutritional needs of the Clubs first team players on match days, ensuring that food provision is carefully tailored to meet the demands of high performing athletes and particularly when travelling to away fixtures or internationally
  • ·         Support the Head Chef to meet the nutritional needs of the players when training and recovery.
    • Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing understanding of the nutritional breakdowns.
    • Accompany the first team on away trips both domestically and internationally as required
    • The ability to tailor individual meals for certain players to meet their dietary requirements, allergies or performance needs.
    • Planning and creation of new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands.
    • Seek feedback from players and staff in order to evaluate food services and menus.
    • Thorough communication with hotels prior to away matches in order to ensure all the necessary steps have been taken to deliver top class food when on the road. With this said, you will be required to travel ahead of the 1st Team to opposition hotels to help execute the delivery of the menu to the taste of our squad and any post-match feeding
    • In conjunction with the catering staff at the training ground, help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches and away matches
    • To ensure the quality of product and standards of hygiene within the Kitchen facilities conform to the criteria set out in the SOP.
    • Reporting all defects of equipment, damage to materials and any incidents involving theft to management.
    • Preparing any orders in accordance with company procedures, verifying accurate delivery against delivery note/ invoice and the original order itself.
    • Must be well versed in global cuisine in order to cater for the needs of our multi-national squad.
    • Ensure completion of all necessary stock control documentation in accordance with internal accounting procedures.
    • Ensure that accurate fridge and food temperatures are recorded.
    • Ensure all protective clothing is worn and personal hygiene and appearance is adhered to.
      • Maintain a professional relationship with staff and players that is underpinned by your willingness to aid performance. Given the close interaction of many of the Departments at the football club, you must have an approachable attitude and shows willingness to work as part of the wider team.
      • Lead by example and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills to ensure all catering staff work effectively during preparation and delivery of food. Ensure food hygiene, health and safety regulations are met and correct food preparation procedures adhered to at all times.
      • Show continued professional development, remaining up to date on culinary trends and literature identifying ingredients which may aid performance. Must be willing to undergo training or re-training as required.
        • Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing understanding of the nutritional breakdowns.
        • Planning and creation of new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands.
        • Whilst consistency must be maintained throughout the season, monotony must be avoided through imagination, execution and variety.
        • Seek feedback from players and staff in order to evaluate food services and menus.
        • Thorough communication with hotels prior to away matches in order to ensure all the necessary steps have been taken to deliver top class food when on the road. With this said, a member of the catering team may then be required to travel ahead of the 1st Team to opposition hotels to help execute the delivery of the menu to the taste of our squad.
        • In conjunction with the catering staff, help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches. Ensure that player/staff requirements and satisfaction are met throughout their event and good relations prevail at all times.
        • Control stock-check, ordering and replenishment whilst working to an annual budget and ensuring financial performance.
          • Ensure that player/staff requirements and satisfaction are met throughout their event and good relations prevail at all times.
          • Seeking always to maintain good relationship with external suppliers and ensuring harmonious inter departmental co-operation within the catering department.
          • Contribute towards the preparation and cooking of all food items in the kitchen using set procedures specified by the head Chef
          • To ensure correct portion control is achieved as instructed.
          • Ensure the correct and hygienic handling, processing and storing of all food items is carried out through date stamping/labelling.
          • Ensure the food items are rotated using the first in first out method.
          • The correct operation and cleaning of equipment with due regard to safety as instructed and in accordance with the manufacturers/ safeguard instructions.
          • Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment at all times

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience as a Chef, ideally in a high-performance or elite sports environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to cook and present food to a high level.
  • Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of sports nutrition, particularly for female athletes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.
  • Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

Package Description

  • 40 HOURS PER WEEK
  • £13.46-£14.90
  • 5 out of 7 days per week
  • Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Company

Sodexo Live!
We’re Experience Makers. 
And go-getters, fanatic foodies, and community pillars. 

At Sodexo Live! build a career where ‘everyday’ is anything but normal. 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.


We Belong to a team that feels like family, ACT with purpose and be inclusive, Thrive in our career, while able to Be Live in the moment creating exceptional memories. 
 
After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 
Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more.

 Be part of something greater

Why choose Sodexo Live! – 

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. 

Other venues in the UK include Bateaux London, Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.


Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life. We know that by focusing on the tangible, the real, the concrete improvements, day after day, for millions of people, we have a big impact not only on individuals but also on society and the planet. We believe it all starts with the everyday.

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Salary £13.46 - £14.90
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/1173276/148528
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 30 October, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Sodexo Live - Frontline
Location Newcastle United Women's Training Ground, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 30 September, 2025
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