Who are we: Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names - a by-word for innovation and professionalism during the course of a glittering history that spans three centuries.     
     
One of the 12 founder members of the Football League, Everton has played more games in English football's top flight than any other club.       
     
While rightly proud of our rich past, and Goodison Park, our home of more than 130 years, we are now setting our sights on an exciting future at a state-of-the-art new stadium currently being constructed on the banks of the iconic River Mersey.     
     
In doing so, we remain committed to developing and supporting teams across our men’s, women’s and Academy set-ups that inspire and compete at the highest level of the game.       

About the opportunity: A unique and exciting Commis Chef Apprenticeship opportunity has arisen to join our Finch Farm Facilities Kitchen department.

As an Apprentice Commis Chef you will assist across all kitchen processes at our Finch Farm training facility; producing high quality food at all times, for all functions and teams based at the Finch Farm training ground.

You will work towards an NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef qualification and will have the opportunity to work with elite sporting specialist Chefs and experience what it is like to work within one of the most prestigious football clubs in the Premier League.

Some key responsibilities include;

• Preparing, cooking and serving food to the highest standard
• Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and maintenance in the kitchen and catering areas
• Supporting all kitchen operations

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who has a passion for food and would thrive in a fast-paced, elite sporting environment.

You must be comfortable working with a wide variety of demands and be flexible enough to support a team in an ever-changing environment.

This role is on a fixed term contact, working 35 hours per week and is based within Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood).

The closing date of this advert is 3rd December 2024; however, the Club reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices           

The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.           

 As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require a Basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here            

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.       

Equity & Inclusion       

Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, those who identify as female and those from racially diverse communities. We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. Should you have a disability or long-term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email - careers@evertonfc.com       

To support our pledge to diversify our organisation and through our commitment to the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code, Everton welcomes applications from people of all walks of life. As part of our commitment to Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process should you require.