Matchday CDP & Lead Chef

Job Location: Selhurst Park Stadium, SE25 6PU

Contract Type: 0-hour, Casual Contract

Salary/ ROP: £13.15

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 different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.

We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.

About this role:

We are looking to increase our matchday chef pool. We are looking for Chef De Parties and Lead Chefs to join the team.

Responsibilities:

• Follow the guidance of the senior kitchen staff

• Follow food specs and standards set out by the Head of Culinary & Head Chef

• Preparing food for multiple areas

• Completing all relevant food hygiene, HACCP and delivery documentation

• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager

• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures

• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.

• Upholding and promoting the Club’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

• Experience cooking for large numbers at pace. Due to the nature of stadium work this is essential

• A positive can-do attitude

• High grooming standards and overall appearance, clean whites are a must as you might be customer facing

• Previous stadium or events experience is preferable but not a must

• A self-starter and able to take the initiative to complete tasks

• Able to cope under pressure in a calm and efficient manner to set and meet deadlines

• Willing to work flexible hours as regular weekend, bank holiday and evening work is required

Our commitment to Equality

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.

We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, 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 [email protected] (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc. [email protected] ). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.

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. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.