First Team Chef

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join the Catering department at Norwich City Football Club in the role of First Team Chef. This is an excellent role for someone who is innovative, proactive and collaborative.

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and deliver high-quality food across all restaurant areas within the Catering department
• Develop menus and recipes aligned to player nutrition, recovery, and wellbeing
• Manage stock control, ingredient costing, and adhere to catering budgets
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene standards and compliance with health & safety and club policies
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery.
• Basic food hygiene certificate.
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• Minimum of 3 years catering experience
• Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
• Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery

Successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive range of club benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Complimentary matchday ticket for home fixtures
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Enhanced family friendly leave policies
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Access to Reward Gateway recognition and discount platform
• Enhanced CPD opportunities and structured professional development pathways.   
• The opportunity to get involved in wider club initiatives through a variety of Working Groups.
• A range of wellbeing support, including 24/7 access to a GP for employees and their dependents, as well as access to gyms and exercise classes at both Carrow Road & Avant Training Centre.