Food Prep Assistant, Stadium of Light

Delaware North · Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

FULL TIME

Job Description

Overview

Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Food Prep Assistant to join our collaborative team at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As a Food Prep Assistant, you will be supporting the culinary team on event days. Join us if you are ready to build professional relationships with team members to enhance guest experiences.

What’s in it for me?

At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you’ll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. Team member perks include

Competitive weekly pay

Casual shifts, including evenings and weekends flexibly working part-time for the biggest events and matchdays, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle

Free meal on event days

Experience working at major sporting events and concerts, hosting The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and musical icons taking the stage, plus a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026 and 2027

Responsibilities

Prepare food to specifications before and during unit operations

Perform opening and closing duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines

Communicate with the chef for any special instructions or training

Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas

Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence

Qualifications

No degree required

Certificate in Food Hygiene level 2

Experience in a similar role

Ability to follow instructions and safely use kitchen tools and machinery

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for duration of shift

Comfortable handling certain meat products

Availability to flexibly attend shifts on weekdays, evenings, and weekends for events, due to events-based nature of roles

Hourly Minimum Rate

GBP £12.52/Hourly

Work Location

Delaware North has provided hospitality services at the Stadium of Light since 2025. Home to Sunderland Association Football Club, this 49,000 red and white seater stadium hosts Premier League football, international sports, concerts, meetings, and events. At the Stadium of Light, we provide premium dining experiences at Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks. There’s always something exciting to be part of from matchdays to concerts like Take That, P!nk, Spice Girls, and Beyoncé.

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Food Prep Assistant, Stadium of Light

Job Description

At Delaware North U.K., you’ll work at some of the coolest venues with the best team members. Here, you’ll find a welcoming team in an exciting, fast-paced environment, so although this might not be your only job, it may be your best. Team member perks include

Experience in a similar role

Company	Delaware North
Location	Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	general