Location:
Forest Green
Salary Details:
£20,800 - £25,300 depending on experience
Advertising End Date:
16 Feb 2025
About The Role
At Forest Green Rovers, you will be part of a great team that thrives in a fast-paced environment with a clear focus on performance – to help drive success on and off the pitch. Sustainability is in our DNA, forming part of our everyday life, shaping our club ambitions and providing a unique, supportive, and exciting environment for staff to develop, grow, and be part of this journey.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the FGR team and learn from our experienced Head Chef to gain experience within the industry and develop valuable skills.
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team. This position is perfect for individuals looking to develop their culinary skills in a fast-paced setting, whether in catering, restaurants, or other sectors. The successful candidate will receive support and training from our Catering Team and have opportunities to advance their catering career.
Role Responsibilities include:
* Entry-level kitchen role, working with our Head Chef to provide support and help deliver FGR Food across our platforms including the stadium, concourse, Fan Zone, and Eco Canteen.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste properly.
* Assist the Food Team with meal preparation, including chopping vegetables, preparing ingredients, and assembling dishes.
* Offer general support to the Catering Team during busy periods.
* Work on Matchdays within the Catering Team, primarily based in the hospitality kitchen but with the scope to expand and learn in other areas.
About You
As a valued member of our team, you will focus on achieving great results and creating the best experience for our visitors and supporters.
Skills and Experience:
* Good communication skills and ability to work within the small FGR Team.
* Ability to work off your own initiative, be creative, and think outside the box.
* Previous experience in a catering/restaurant environment is preferred but not essential.
* Basic knowledge of food safety practices and hygiene standards would be ideal.
* Passion for supporting a culture that demonstrates the club’s commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Available to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays to cover Matchday fixtures and events.
* This role is subject to a background check and DBS check prior to employment commencing.
* Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word & Excel) would be desirable.
* A full clean driving license is required.
* A high degree of flexibility is needed to work around the busy football calendar.
The nature of the business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description. This allows the club to utilize our people in the best possible way and enables employees to contribute in a changing environment.
What’s in it for you?
* Healthcare cash plan, life assurance, and generous pension contribution.
* Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Cycle to work scheme and free onsite parking available.
* Discount on Club merchandise and hospitality packages for friends & family.
* Access to gaining workplace qualifications and valuable work experience.
* Various company discounts (including shops, days out, and events).
* Access to an Employee Health Plan, including 24/7 access to a GP, mental health support, and money back scheme.
* Opportunity to upskill and obtain industry-recognized qualifications.
Equality forms a key part of who we are as a club, what we stand for, and this extends to our staff. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to ensuring that all are treated fairly and with respect, regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
FGR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment fully. We are also committed to supporting staff development in this area.
About Us
Forest Green is looking to the future – Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to build a more sustainable world. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do at FGR. We’re on a mission to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sport and beyond.
Established in 1889, we’re also one of the oldest football clubs in the world. That history continues with every season and every trophy, bolstered by the support of an incredibly passionate, global fanbase.
Those moments are only made possible with the right people; those who show courage, tenacity, ambition, dedication to their community, and independent thought. As the world’s first vegan football club, doing things differently is a way of life. We’re looking for like-minded people that can help create the future our planet needs.
Let’s change the game.
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