At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious matchday food while providing top-notch customer service.
- Company: Join the vibrant team at Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League icon.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, dynamic work environment, and the chance to be part of matchday excitement.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and equality in a supportive workplace committed to your growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in delivering high-quality food to passionate fans on match days.
- Qualifications: Experience in cooking and a Food Safety Level 2 certificate are essential.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Job Location: Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU
Contract Type: 0-hour, Fixed-Term Contract
Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three sites – the main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy – we offer a vibrant atmosphere and culture for our fans and employees.
About this role: If you have experience 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 eager to learn and grow, becoming a key face of Crystal Palace Football Club to serve high‑quality products during match days. Match days are typically Saturdays with some weekday evening and Sunday matches; the shift is usually 8 hours depending on the game.
Responsibilities:
- Understanding all menus, product offerings, packaging and pricing.
- Responsible for preparing and cooking all 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 the manager.
- Restock and ensure the food prep area is clean at the end of your shift.
- Ensure all kitchen unit equipment is cleaned down and properly maintained at the end of every shift.
- Adhere to and keep up‑to‑date records for food and health and safety standards such as food temperature control levels and the club’s Food Safety Management System.
- Adhering to all Health & Safety and Security policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties asked of you by the team or management, including flexible coverage of tasks outside your role.
- Uphold and promote the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies.
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 environment.
- A can‑do attitude and willingness to help the rest of the team with a positive attitude.
- Immaculate grooming standards and overall appearance.
- Always look for ways to improve.
- Ability to work in high‑pressure situations.
Our Commitment to Equality: At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is a priority. We encourage good relations and practices toward different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity. We strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment: We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone. If you require disability‑related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk.
For further information about this vacancy, contact recruitment@cpfc.co.uk.
Safeguarding: Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post holder will be required to undergo relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.
