Casual Matchday Stadium Catering Cook - Newcastle United Football Club

Casual Matchday Stadium Catering Cook - Newcastle United Football Club

Job Reference: SDX/TP 157949

Number of Positions: 20

Contract Type: Casual

Location: St. James' Park, Newcastle

Closing Date: 27/06/2026

Job Category: Catering Staff

Company: Sodexo Live!

We are looking for a Casual Matchday Stadium Catering Cook at Sodexo Live, St James' Park, Newcastle United Football Club. The role involves preparing stadium catering menu items during matchday events and supporting a fast paced catering environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook stadium catering menu items quickly and consistently during matchday and event service
• Operate kitchen and catering equipment safely and efficiently, including grills, fryers, ovens, and hot holding units
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in line with venue quality and portion standards
• Maintain high levels of speed and accuracy during busy service periods
• Support food preparation tasks, including ingredient prep, stock organisation, and replenishment
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure all food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Keep kiosk kitchen areas, cooking stations, and equipment clean, organised, and well maintained
• Work closely with kiosk front of house staff to ensure smooth and efficient customer service
• Assist with stock rotation and minimise food waste in line with catering procedures
• Follow allergen, health & safety, and stadium operational guidelines at all times
• Communicate stock shortages or equipment issues promptly to supervisors or kitchen management
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including setup, cleaning, and equipment checks
• Adapt quickly to high volume service demands and changing matchday requirements
• Maintain professionalism and composure in a fast paced stadium catering environment
• Support the wider catering team to deliver an efficient and positive matchday experience for guests and supporters

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a kitchen, fast food, catering, or stadium/event catering environment essential
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced, high volume service environment
• Passion for delivering quality food and excellent customer service
• Good understanding of food hygiene, allergen awareness, and health & safety procedures
• Comfortable operating kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, and hot holding units
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work evenings, weekends, matchdays, and large scale events
• Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to support both kitchen and front of house colleagues
• Able to remain calm and organised under pressure during busy matchday periods
• Good attention to detail to ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards are maintained
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions from supervisors and kitchen management
• Positive attitude with a proactive and hardworking approach
• Professional and dependable with a strong work ethic