Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location:

Manchester, GB

Opening Date: 19 Jan 2026

Contract Type:
Full Time and Part Time Opportunities available

Closing Date of Applications: 2/02/2026

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long‑term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.

Our catering team is looking for a number of Catering Assistants on Full Time and Part‑Time basis.

The Catering Assistant role is an integral part of the catering team and provides a professional, friendly and efficient service to the Academy and support staff at all times. You will be required to provide exceptional catering support, maintaining a clean and presentable food and catering service area at all times ensuring the highest level of standard is maintained.

As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simple health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

• To prepare the MCFC refectory and/or the Parents Lounge for opening, breakfast, lunch and dinner (where provided) on a daily basis to the required standard
• To provide an efficient and effective service to customers, understanding their needs and requirements, working to exceed these wherever possible.
• To assist where required in the serving of food and drinks ensuring correct portion control.
• To provide a first‑class service for all internal and external events.
• To be confident with lone working where required and work as part of a team to deliver outstanding services.
• To ensure all health and safety standards are maintained and all company policies are adhered to, particularly in respect of food safety.

• Proven experience in a catering or hospitality environment
• Excellent customer care skills. Ability to work under own initiative or as part of a team
• The ability to adapt in a fast paced and changing environment.
• A good understanding of best practise when handling or storing food.
• Relevant food safety certificates

* We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Food Service, Catering, Hospitality, Customer Service