Casual Commis Chef in Worcester

Worcestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county cricket clubs which make up the England and Wales Cricket Board. We play to the highest level of professional cricket with a history stretching back over 155 years. Our vision is to become Worcestershire’s premier destination for live sports, entertainment & hospitality, whilst providing great experiences for everyone who comes to New Road.

We are passionate about our people and strive to make our working environment a welcoming and inclusive one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help our people achieve their personal and professional goals. Our values of Trust, Inclusiveness, Kindness, Resilience and Togetherness resonate across everything we do at the Club and define our culture and behaviours.

Purpose of the Role: To support the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality services during match days, conferences, and events at Worcestershire County Cricket Club by assisting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, and helping to ensure an efficient and professional catering operation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of food for match day hospitality, conferences and events.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety at all times.
• Supporting senior chefs during busy service periods and ensuring food is delivered promptly.
• Preparing ingredients, plating dishes and assisting with buffet and banqueting service.
• Ensuring stock is rotated correctly and stored in line with food safety regulations.
• Washing up and keeping kitchen workstations clean, organised and fully stocked.
• Working flexibly as part of a fast-paced kitchen team during cricket matches and large-scale events.

Other responsibilities: We expect our people to demonstrate and promote our values at all times to ensure Worcestershire County Cricket Club’s brand is always held in the highest regard both internally and in public. It is expected that you will:

• Be proactive in promoting inclusiveness across the club and reporting any discrimination that you witness.
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk that visit the Club.
• Promote a positive environment that is welcoming, friendly and supportive.
• Foster a culture of togetherness and commit to contributing to a strong team ethic.
• Be passionate about delivering excellent customer service to everyone that comes through our doors.

The nature of our work and the size of our team here at Worcestershire County Cricket Club requires everyone to be flexible, motivated and an excellent team player. This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of tasks but represents the key duties and responsibilities required by the role. You may be required to take on such reasonable additional or other responsibilities and tasks as we need from time to time.

Worcestershire County Cricket Club recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Person Specification:

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and match days.
• Strong teamwork skills with a positive and professional attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and support senior kitchen staff effectively.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• You will need to hold a Level 2 food hygiene certificate.
• You will need to have the Right to Work in the UK or be able to obtain this by the start date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in hospitality, banqueting or event catering.
• Passion for food preparation and hospitality service.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure during busy service periods.
• Awareness of allergen management and food safety procedures.

Benefits:

There are no set hours associated with this role and you will work on a casual basis. The rate of pay for this role is £13.71 per hour.

Our benefits:

• Complimentary food on matchdays
• Employee Assistance Programmes and Wellbeing support
• Free city centre parking
• Stunning city centre location with iconic cathedral view

Closing date for applications is 17/5/26.