Company Name:
Barnsley
Location:
Barnsley
Vacancy Type:
Permanent
Position:
Club
Advertising End Date:
29 Mar 2026

About The Role

At Barnsley Football Club we are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Chef to join our Catering Team on a part time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to support our food operations across matchdays, events, and our staff & player canteen—delivering high quality meals for players, colleagues, guests, and supporters.

Whether you're preparing dishes for the first team environment, contributing to busy event service, or supporting matchday hospitality, you’ll play a key role in producing excellent food that enhances the experience of everyone at Oakwell.

Food Preparation & Production

Prepare, cook, and present menu items to agreed specifications and quality standards.
Follow all recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation requirements.
Support menu delivery for hospitality, kiosks, and event catering as required.
Ensure food is prepared safely with correct use of kitchen equipment and tools.

Food Safety, Hygiene & Allergen Management
Carry out food safety procedures including temperature checks, date labelling, stock rotation (FIFO), and equipment cleaning.
Maintain excellent standards of kitchen cleanliness in line with food hygiene regulations.
Adhere to allergen control procedures, including safe preparation practices and correct documentation.
Follow HACCP systems and complete required records accurately.

Operational Support
Assist with stock checks, storage, and organisation of deliveries.
Communicate any shortages, faults, or safety concerns to the relevant supervisor.
Work alongside catering colleagues to ensure timely service delivery.
Support matchday and event operations, adjusting to changing service demands.

Teamwork & Communication
Work collaboratively with kitchen and catering teams to meet tight deadlines.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, serving staff, and support teams.
Uphold Barnsley FC’s professional standards and values.

About The Candidate

The ideal candidate will: 
Have strong cooking skills and experience in a commercial kitchen. 
Work effectively in a fast paced, high volume environment. 
Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, hygiene, and food safety practices. 
Be adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure. 
Be reliable, punctual, and able to work flexibly across matchdays and events. 
Display a positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team.
Understands and works in line with Health & Safety principles and practices, and supports adherence to this across the Club.
Be trustworthy and adhere to the Club’s Code of Conduct and Ethics 
Adhere to protocol and respect confidentiality in all matters, protecting any data relating to the area of work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018 
Consistently demonstrate high standards of professionalism
Be committed to personal & professional development
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 
Be always respectful of others and behave in a non-discriminatory manner as per the Equality Act 2010

Qualifications
Food Safety Level 3 (for supervisors or experienced chefs). 
HACCP awareness training.  
First Aid training. 
Experience working as a Chef in hospitality, stadium/event catering, or large scale operations. 
Experience working with high volume service is desirable.

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