Delaware North
Kitchen Porter, Stadium of Light
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Overview
Delaware North UK is hiring a casual Kitchen Porter to join our team at Stadium of Light in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. As Kitchen Porter, you will be assisting the collaborative kitchen team assist with dishwashing and other culinary back-of-house tasks. If you are personable, dedicated, and ready to build professional relationships with team members to enhance guest service, kick off your new career with us! Apply today to join our collaborative team.
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 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 working at major sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and major concerts taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026
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Responsibilities
- Wash all crockery, cutlery, and light equipment using industrial machines, as well as hand washing larger items in designated sinks
- Assist the culinary team to ensure smooth and effective catering service within the restaurant
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation in food preparation and service areas
- Assist with deliveries and ensure stock is replenished from stores and the kitchen as needed
- Follow appropriate health, safety, and food hygiene guidelines, maintaining Delaware North’s policies and standards of excellence
Qualifications
- No degree required
- Strong skills in verbal communications, organisation, time management, attention to detail, and teamwork
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Previous experience in a catering kitchen is beneficial
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for duration of shift
- Comfortable handling various meat products
- Availability to attend shifts for prep days, as well as matchdays and event days, due to events-based nature of roles
Hourly Minimum Rate
GBP £12.24/Hourly
Work Location
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!
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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. Here, we provide endless opportunities for our team members to shine and grow, including working at the supreme Banks on the Wear and 76 Yards experiences alongside Michelin star Chef, and Sunderland fan, Tommy Banks, kicking off the start of great collaboration. 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.
We can’t wait to kick off the new season with our team members, ready to grow and shine in this atmospheric Tyne and Wear location, where passionate guests deserve memorable moments that last a lifetime. Apply now to join us.
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