NUFC Women's Training Ground - Travelling Chef

NUFC Women's Training Ground - Travelling Chef

Sodexo, Newcastle, England, United Kingdom

At Sodexo we know how important our family of administrators are – keeping our site running smoothly for our guests and colleagues. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Travelling Chef to join our prestigious team at the NUFC Women's Training Ground.

• Focus on the nutritional needs of the club's first‑team players on match days, ensuring that food provision is carefully tailored to meet the demands of high‑performing athletes and particularly when travelling to away fixtures or internationally.
• Support the Head Chef to meet the nutritional needs of the players when training and recovery.
• Provide food and beverages of the highest nutritional value possible, showing an understanding of the nutritional breakdowns.
• Accompany the first team on away trips both domestically and internationally as required.
• Tailor individual meals for certain players to meet their dietary requirements, allergies or performance needs.
• Plan and create new and exciting menus in line with our nutritional philosophy. Dishes must be developed to complement the training demands.
• Seek feedback from players and staff to evaluate food services and menus.
• Communicate with hotels prior to away matches to ensure all necessary steps have been taken to deliver top‑class food on the road.
• Help ensure quality meals in preparation for and recovery after home matches and away matches in conjunction with catering staff at the training ground.
• Ensure the quality of product and standards of hygiene within the kitchen facilities conform to the criteria set out in the SOP.
• Report all defects of equipment, damage to materials and any incidents involving theft to management.
• Prepare any orders in accordance with company procedures, verifying accurate delivery against delivery note / invoice and the original order itself.
• Be well‑versed in global cuisine to cater for the needs of our multi‑national squad.
• Complete all necessary stock‑control documentation in accordance with internal accounting procedures.
• Record accurate fridge and food temperatures.
• Wear all protective clothing and adhere to personal hygiene and appearance standards.
• Maintain a professional relationship with staff and players, showing willingness to aid performance.
• Lead by example and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills to ensure all catering staff work effectively during preparation and delivery of food.
• Ensure food hygiene, health and safety regulations are met and correct food preparation procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Show continued professional development, remaining up‑to‑date on culinary trends and literature that may aid performance. Willingness to undergo training or re‑training as required.

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a high‑performance or elite sports environment.
• Demonstrated ability to cook and present food to a high level.
• Culinary qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of sports nutrition, particularly for female athletes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).

• 40 hours per week
• £13.46‑£14.90
• 5 days per week (out of
  7)
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

Sodexo Live! We are experience makers, go‑getters, fanatic foodies and community pillars. We build careers where everyday is anything but normal. Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring personality, your background and your desire for delighting others. In return we’ll give you all you need to thrive. We belong to a team that feels like family, act with purpose and be inclusive, thrive in our career, while able to be live in the moment creating exceptional memories.

After giving it all, you’ll return home knowing that you’ve played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. Because at Sodexo Live! we’re so much more. Be part of something greater. At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment…