Luton Town Football Club
First Team Chef (CDP)
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Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our First Team catering operation. While professional kitchen experience is welcome, it is not essential - what matters most is the right attitude, a genuine eagerness to learn, and the ability to conduct yourself with professionalism and discretion in a first team environment. Working as part of a high-performance kitchen team, you will play a key role in preparing and delivering nutritionally optimised meals for first team players and staff at the training ground and across all competitive fixtures - home and away.
Key Responsibilities
Training Ground
- Prepare and deliver daily breakfast, lunch, and recovery meals for first team players and coaching staff
- Manage your section with full ownership of prep, service, and clean-down to the highest standards of hygiene and quality
- Work closely with the Head Chef and club nutritionist to design and execute menus aligned with player performance and recovery needs
- Maintain accurate stock records, assist with ordering, and minimise waste on your section
Match Days - Home Fixtures
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- Lead preparation and service of pre-match, half-time, and post-match meals for players
- Coordinate with the wider kitchen team to ensure precise timing around kick-off schedules
- Ensure all food meets the nutritional standards and portion specifications set by the performance team
Away Fixtures
- Travel with the first team squad to all away fixtures
- Liaise with hotel and venue kitchens in advance to confirm facilities, equipment, and dietary requirements
- Pack and transport specialist ingredients, equipment, and supplements as directed
- Prepare and deliver pre-match and recovery meals on the road, adapting to variable kitchen environments while maintaining consistent standards
- Represent the club professionally at all times when working in third-party venues
Person Specification
Essential
- A positive, can-do attitude and genuine enthusiasm for the role
- Willingness to learn and take direction from the Head Chef and performance team
- Professionalism and discretion when working in a first team environment - the ability to build trust with players and staff is paramount
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Valid food hygiene certificate (Level 2 minimum), or willingness to obtain one before starting
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays and weekends
- Flexibility to work irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, and match days
- Strong work ethic and the ability to stay calm and organised under pressure
- Excellent personal hygiene and commitment to food safety standards
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Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds qualification in Professional Cookery (or equivalent)
- Any professional kitchen experience, whether in hospitality, catering, or sport
- Knowledge of sports nutrition or experience cooking to dietary and performance briefs
- Knowledge of allergen management and experience catering for diverse dietary requirements (halal, vegan, gluten-free, etc.)
- A genuine interest in professional football and elite athlete performance
Additional Requirements
- This is a full-time role, including all first team fixtures, both home and away. This is a non-negotiable requirement of the role
- This role requires a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
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