JOB TITLE: Matchday Carvery Chef
REPORTING TO: Head Chef
CONTRACT: Casual
HOURS OF WORK: Football Matchday & Non-Matchday Events
LOCATION: Meadow Lane, Nottingham
Role Purpose
Notts County Football Club is seeking a reliable, hardworking and experienced Matchday Carvery Chef to join our catering team for the 2026/27 season.
This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role, ideal for someone with previous carvery experience who can consistently deliver excellent food and service on busy matchdays. You will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality carvery meals, maintaining excellent portion control to minimise waste while ensuring every guest enjoys a great experience.
The successful candidate will support both front and back of house operations on a match-by-match basis. You will work both independently and as part of the wider catering team, preparing and serving food across multiple hospitality areas within the venue.
Applicants must have previous experience working as a chef in a high-volume environment, a sound understanding of food safety, health and safety, and COSHH procedures, and hold a minimum Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve high-quality carvery meals to hospitality guests.
- Deliver excellent customer service while serving from the carvery deck.
- Maintain consistent portion control to minimise food waste.
- Work flexibly across a variety of kitchens and hospitality areas within the venue.
- Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and cleanliness.
- Record food temperatures and complete all required food safety checks.
- Comply with all health and safety, food hygiene and COSHH procedures.
- Ensure all food is correctly labelled and date-coded.
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic workstation.
- Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues throughout service.
Skills & Qualities
- Previous experience as a carvery chef is essential.
- Minimum three years' experience working as a chef in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment (five years desirable).
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain calm and perform well under pressure.
- Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Positive attitude with a strong team ethic.
- Smart, professional and well-presented at all times.
- Reliable, punctual and flexible with a strong work ethic.
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (minimum).
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH procedures.
- Ability to work matchdays throughout the 2026/27 season.
How to Apply
To apply, please request and submit your application form to: [email protected] or visit our careers page at www.nottscountyfc.co.uk
Appointment is subject to receipt of two satisfactory professional or personal references.
Safeguarding Statement
Notts County Football Club is fully committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk across all areas of the Club. We follow robust Safer Recruitment procedures, and for certain roles, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required before employment can commence.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Notts County Football Club is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, fairness, dignity at work, and a healthy work–life balance. We are dedicated to eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and victimisation within the workplace.
Our aim is to foster an inclusive working environment where everyone can maximise their potential and contribute fully, free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation. All employment-related decisions are made solely on the basis of merit.
The Club is committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and with respect, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, culture, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
