Kitchen Porter, Stadium of Light

The opportunity

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! Are you ready to shape the future of hospitality? Join our valued team at the heart of English sports and entertainment and apply today.

What We Offer

At Delaware North UK, you’ll find yourself working at the coolest venues with some of the best team members. 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. As our team member, you’ll receive:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Flexible part-time shifts, including evenings and weekends working the biggest events and match days, with opportunities to pick up extra shifts that suit your lifestyle
• Experience in a dynamic workplace hosting major national and international sporting events and concerts, including The Lads at Sunderland A.F.C. in Premier League football, and Take That taking the stage, as well as a range of exciting meetings and events and plenty more still to come in 2026
  
  

Help us delight the world by applying today.

What will you do?

• 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
  
  

More About You

• 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
  
  

Who We Are

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. 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 lasts a lifetime. Apply now to join us.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. 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!