Matchday Public Catering Chef at Crystal Palace Football Club

About this role:

If you have experience in preparing and cooking hot food or as a grill chef with a passion for customer service – we want to hear from you! You will be engaging, enthusiastic and have a thirst to learn and grow. You want to be a part of the buzz and excitement of a match day by being the face of Crystal Palace Football Club and serving high quality products throughout the match.

Our match days are typically on Saturdays with some weekday evening and Sunday matches and the typical shift day is 8 hours depending on the game.

Responsibilities:

• Understanding all menus, product offerings, packaging and pricing
• Responsible for preparing and cooking all the hot food such as burgers, pies, hot dogs nachos and specialty items for a unit on match day and meeting peak periods with appropriate food levels
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality with regular controls
• Ensure all products are accounted for, prepared and distributed according to cook-off numbers and instructions from your manager
• Restock and ensure the food prep area is clean at the end of your shift
• Ensure all kitchen unit equipment (electrical or otherwise) is cleaned down and properly maintained at the end of every shift
• Adhere and keep up to date records for food and health and safety standards such as food temperature control levels and following the club’s Food Safety Management System
• Adhering to all Health & Safety policies and Security policies
• Carrying out any other reasonable duties asked of you from within your team and management including being flexible in covering tasks outside of your role-specific duties.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Food Safety Level 2 certificate and strong knowledge of proper food handling procedures
• Experience grilling or cooking food in mass quantities, particularly in a busy or similar environment
• A can-do attitude and be prepared to help the rest of the team out with a positive attitude
• Immaculate grooming standards and overall appearance
• Always look for ways to improve
• Can work in high pressure situations