Wrexham AFC: Casual Matchday Chef / Casual Chef

Wrexham AFC have an exciting opportunity to join our catering team at the Racecourse Ground, and are recruiting for a Casual Chef.

The post holder will carry out food preparation and food production duties; will be responsible for general running of the main kitchen and undertake all allocated duties ensuring Stadium and legal standards are maintained.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To help with the delivery of food ensuring that provisions are checked and stored correctly and to assist the supervisors in monthly stock-taking activities.
• To make sure that the kitchen and services areas are kept clean, hygienic, and free from debris.
• To undertake food preparation and the cooking of food to standard recipes as directed by the Conference and Banqueting Manager
• To ensure food is transferred, displayed, and held in the service areas as per the standard operating procedures and to inform supervisors as to the required standard with regards to presentation, portion control and service methods to be used.
• To assist with conferences, executive dining events and other special functions, providing a high standard of catering in terms of food quality and presentation.

• To be prepared to help doing other duties within the department as requested by Conference and Banqueting Manager
• To liaise with other chefs to ensure effective communication is established and maintained and contribute to ideas or ways of improving the catering services which will increase customer satisfaction and profitability.
• To be prepared to be flexible in hours worked, given prior notice, to assist with out of hour events/ functions/ conferences etc.

Equipment/ Cleaning

• To undertake general cleaning duties of all areas in the department as required.
• To ensure that all equipment is used in a safe and proper manner and report any faults to the Stadium Operations Manager
• To ensure all cleaning schedules are maintained to the required level and that cleaning work is recorded accordingly.

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience of working within a busy hotel, restaurant, or commercial kitchen.

• Proven track record of producing quality food and catering for large numbers.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Catering Qualifications i.e., City & Guilds Catering/ NVQ Level 1 

• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Good interpersonal and social skills
• The ability to work using your own initiative and as a member of a team
• The ability to work effectively under pressure 
• The ability to lift heavy objects such as equipment or food deliveries

CLUB VALUES

Code of Conduct  

Wrexham Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club.  Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.  

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Wrexham Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.  

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are under represented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.  

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Wrexham Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority. 

Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a potential candidate from working with the Club. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence(s) committed.    As an organisation using the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess applicant’s suitability for positions of trust, the Club complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly.   Potential applicants need to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.