The opportunity Delaware North UK is hiring casual Culinary opportunities for Chefs and Kitchen Porters to join our team at the Stadium of Light, in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As a Chef or Kitchen Porter, you will be working with an enthusiastic kitchen team to create memorable and first-class dining experiences for guests. Here, talent and hard work are rewarded, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. We’re looking to create the future of hospitality, so if you’re ready to take the next step, shoot and score your future career with us and see why Delaware North is your best move yet. Competitive weekly pay Casual 6+ hour shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle Free meal on event days Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. Help us delight the world by applying today.
Prepare and create food to specifications, with dishes ranging from fine dining to casual offerings across various cuisines, showcasing your passion for food creation and adapting to meet guests’ needs Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service within the restaurant Collaborate and coordinate with kitchen team members Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and service areas Ensure the operation complies with current health and safety, food hygiene, fire regulations, licensing laws, and trading standards, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
No degree required Relevant experience working in a catering kitchen is beneficial Ability to stand for duration of shift Comfortable handling various meat products Availability to attend shifts for matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles In 2025, Delaware North began their journey to transform hospitality at the incredible and beloved Stadium of Light. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, Delaware North is eager to provide a range of services at topflight Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events at this incredible 49,000 red and white seater stadium! Bringing premium hospitality and exceptional experiences to our new guests is just part of the job, and with the stadium buzzing with the roar of the crowd, it hardly feels like work at all. Following refurbished concourse environments, the 2025-26 Premier League season kicks off with improved food and beverage offerings for guests, as well as opportunities to collaborate with local vendors, supported by new technology to significantly increase the speed and quality of guest service. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals. Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!…