The Club is one of the leading professional football clubs in Scotland. Based at Easter Road Stadium in Scotland’s Capital City, Edinburgh the Club is a stones throw away from the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. Over the course of its history Hibernian Football Club has won all of the major domestic titles, most recently winning the Scottish Cup in 2016. Hibernian was the first British team to play in European competition in the 1956; reaching the semi-finals.
Job Title: Chef
Reports to:Head Chef
Department:Football Operations
Contract:Part Time
Hours:19.5 hours
Hibernian Football Club have created a football structure and strategy that is at the forefront of the British game with a club philosophy and ethos that is performance driven and encourages all players to maximise their ability and potential. Hibernian FC promotes a culture of respect, accountability, ambition and creativity; you will be given a platform to develop in a vibrant and positive environment.
Working as part of the Club's existing kitchen team, the Chef (Part Time) will work closely with the Club's two existing Chefs and Kitchen Assistant, providing additional capacity and cover during periods of annual leave, absence, busy fixture schedules and other operational requirements.
The position will primarily be scheduled around the Women's First Team training calendar, working from 2:00pm to 7:00pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 7:00am to 11:30am on a Saturday. These days and times are subject to change pending the fixtures and weekly schedules.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the existing Chefs and Kitchen Assistant with the food provision across all three teams and Hibernian Training Centre staff.
- Specifically prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for the Women's First Team.
- Assist with the preparation of food in the evening ahead of breakfast service.
- Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to a consistently high standard.
- Maintain a clean, organised and professional kitchen environment and canteen always.
- Provide regular operational cover for the Club's two existing chefs.
- Cover periods of annual leave, sickness and other planned or unplanned absences.
- Work additional hours where reasonably required during particularly busy periods of the football calendar.
- Support the wider kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, service and cleaning duties.
- Ensure continuity and consistency of food provision when covering other chefs.
- Communicate effectively with the existing chefs to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of service.
- Ensure appropriate food storage, preparation, cooking and temperature-control procedures are followed.
- Maintain accurate records where required, including allergen and food safety documentation.
- Ensure all kitchen equipment is used safely and correctly.
- Comply with all relevant legislation, Club policies and health and safety requirements.
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous experience working as a chef in a professional kitchen environment.
- Recognised food hygiene qualification.
- Strong understanding of food preparation, cooking and presentation.
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety.
- Ability to prepare nutritious and balanced meals to a high standard.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to working hours.
- Professional approach to working with athletes and football staff.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends in line with the Women's Team schedule.
Desirable
- Previous experience working within professional sport, football or an athlete-performance environment.
- Experience preparing meals for professional athletes or sports teams.
Hibernian FC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Hibernian FC is also committed to the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
