Grimsby Town Football Club is recruiting a Match Day Chef to join our catering team at Blundell Park.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef to become part of the Mariners and play an important role in delivering a high-quality matchday experience for our guests, staff and visitors.
We don’t just work for Grimsby Town Football Club – we are Grimsby Town Football Club.
Football at Grimsby Town is about much more than what happens on the pitch. It is about identity, heritage, community and belonging, and everyone who works at the Club has an important role to play in writing the next chapter of that story.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Head Chef, the Match Day Chef will support the delivery of a high-quality catering service on match days, preparing and presenting food to an exceptional standard while ensuring all food safety and hygiene requirements are met.
This is a casual, matchday-only role, with shifts taking place on Saturdays, evenings and Bank Holidays.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Contract: Casual, matchday only
Reports to: Head Chef
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Prepare, cook and present food to the standards set by the Head Chef.
- Assist with food preparation before service.
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
- Follow all food safety, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures.
- Ensure food is correctly stored, labelled and rotated.
- Assist with stock rotation and minimise food waste.
- Maintain accurate temperature and cleaning records.
- Work efficiently during busy matchday services.
- Support kitchen opening and closing procedures.
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house colleagues.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is used safely and report any faults.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential:
- Experience working within a commercial kitchen.
- Experience preparing food for large numbers.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Knowledge of food allergens.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Desirable:
- Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification.
- Hospitality or stadium catering experience.
- Experience working in fast-paced sporting or event environments.
JOIN US
At Grimsby Town, we believe none of us is bigger than all of us. Every member of our team contributes to creating the matchday experience and helping the Club continue to serve its community.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive. We are also a Disability Confident Committed employer, supporting reasonable adjustments and removing barriers wherever possible.
We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to high standards and wants to play their part in the Mariners’ matchday experience.
If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending a copy of your CV to HR@gtfc.co.uk.
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