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Hours: Variable

Contract Type: Casual

Location: Training Ground and St Mary’s Stadium

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Childs Barred List

What will you be doing?

You will work alongside a team of passionate chefs aspiring to be at the forefront of sports nutrition and you’ll be responsible for assisting with the preparation, presentation and serving of all food offered to players and staff at Southampton Football Club meeting the high standards expected from the Nutritionist and Performance Chef.

This role will be between Staplewood Training Ground and St Marys Stadium and would suit a chef with a good sound knowledge working with fresh food. The days are busy and fast paced which will require you to be committed and organised but in return we offer very sociable hours and a competitive hourly rate, with this role there will be very few evening shifts.

Additional Tasks:

• To support the full time chefs in preparation by working on a section designated by the full time team.
• To ensure that all menus are produced to the highest possible standard and reflect current trends, seasonal changes, and service styles.
• To assist with the management of the food stock on-site to achieve the target gross profits, prevent losses, and ensure all current legislation is adhered to.
• Create good staff, customer, and client relations.
• In conjunction with the Performance Chef ensure that all systems and procedures in the Health & Safety and Food Safety Manuals are always maintained throughout the year.
• To prepare and serve lunch / dinner as well as support with events and match day food preparation to Head and Sous Chefs specifications.
• Adhere to all COSHH procedures.
• Manage waste and stock rotation ensuring wastage report is completed and reporting any discrepancies to Head / Sous Chef.
• Ensure that any food and liquor orders that you place are accurate, stocks are kept to a minimum and that wastage is always minimised along with making sure all stock on site within your area of responsibility is kept safe labelled and always stored correctly following company policy.

Is this you?

You’ll need to be able to cope well under pressure, have good organisation and communication skills and the ability to multitask is essential. You will be required to work under your own initiative and as part of a team whilst being flexible and adaptable to last minute changes to training.

How this benefits you…

If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;

• A competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work for a professional football club.
• Working in an environment with strong core values.
• Working with likeminded individuals.

How can I apply?

Very easy. Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a high volume of applicants are received. *

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect everyone to share this commitment. You will be required to adhere to all relevant policies and uphold the Club’s commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk and to ensure that Southampton Football Club is free from discrimination and harassment.

The post holder will demonstrate a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, supporting the organisation’s strategic aims to remove barriers and address inequality. You will play an active role in promoting an inclusive, discrimination-free environment that ensures fair access to opportunities and resources. This includes fostering a culture of dignity, respect, and belonging where everyone is empowered to contribute, perform, and reach their full potential.