Catering Assistant

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join the Forest Green Rovers Catering Team and learn from our experienced Head Chef, gaining industry experience and developing valuable skills.

This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills in a fast-paced setting, whether in catering, restaurants or other sectors. The successful candidate will be provided with support and training from our Catering Team; and have opportunities to develop their catering career within our team.

Shift pattern is generally 9.00am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri, but expected to work all matchdays (Saturdays) and occasional events in the evenings.

At Forest Green Rovers you will be part of a great team that thrives working in a fast-paced environment and with a clear focus on performance – to help drive success on and off the pitch. Sustainability is in our DNA, forming part of our everyday life, shaping our club ambitions and giving us a unique, supportive and exciting environment for staff to develop, grow and be part of this exciting journey.

Core responsibilities:

• Entry level kitchen role, working with our Head Chef to provide support and help deliver FGR Food across our platforms including the stadium, concourse, Fan Zone and Eco Canteen
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces and disposing of waste properly.
• Assisting the Food Team with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients and assembling dishes.
• Offering general support to the Catering Team during busy periods
• Work on Matchdays within the Catering Team, primarily based in the hospitality kitchen, but scope to expand and learn other areas

As a valued member of our team, you will be focused on achieving great results and creating the best experience for our visitors and supporters.

Essential skills:

• Previous experience in a catering/restaurant environment is preferred but not essential
• Basic knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards would be ideal
• Available to work evenings, weekends and public holidays, to cover Matchday fixtures and events.
• Have good communication skills and be able to work within the small FGR Team
• Work off your own initiative, be creative and think outside the box
• Passion for supporting a culture that demonstrates the club’s commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Other considerations...

• This role is subject to a background check and DBS check, prior to employment commencing.
• A full driving clean driving license is required.
• A high degree of flexibility is needed to work around the busy football calendar

Green Team Benefits

• Free Food - You can try our world-famous vegan food after your shift.
• Qualifications - You will have the opportunity to upskill and gain valuable work experience and qualifications (e.g. First Aid, Food Hygiene, etc.).
• Bonus scheme - You will receive a bonus if you are consistent with match day attendance.

Flexibility statement

The fast-moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps the employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Founded in 1889, Forest Green Rovers is a football club with a rich history of over 135 years– but we're at the forefront of something entirely new here. FIFA described us as the greenest football club in the world – it's undoubtedly true that no other football club in the world has put the environment at the heart of what it does.

We aim to be in the Championship within the next five years – and we're planning to build a stadium to match those ambitions. Designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, 'Eco Park' will be the only stadium made entirely of wood.

Forest Green Rovers FC promote inclusion and confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status or civil partnership, nationality, ethnicity (race), religion or belief, ability or disability, pregnancy and maternity and encourage equal opportunities.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.