Matchday Catering Assistant

Job Reference: CUFC/Catering Assist Date Posted: 21 July 2026 Recruiter: Colchester United Football Club Location: Colchester, Essex Salary: £8.00 to £12.71 Per Hour Sector: Community & Sport, Hospitality & Tourism Job Type: Contract, Temporary Work Hours: Full Time Job Description Job Description: Join Our Matchday Catering Team at Colchester United Football Club! Looking for a flexible and rewarding part-time role? We have a great opportunity to join our matchday catering team at the JobServe Community Stadium, home of Colchester United. We’re currently recruiting Matchday Catering Assistants to work regular 4–6 hour shifts. Whether you want to earn extra income or build valuable experience in hospitality, this role could be ideal. No previous experience is necessary — we’re looking for friendly, dependable people with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. What You’ll Be Doing Serving food and drinks to fans and guests Operating tills and handling payments Supporting basic food preparation Keeping service areas clean, organised and well-presented Delivering excellent customer service throughout each shift What We’re Looking For Polite, professional and well-presented individuals Confident, approachable team players Willingness to learn and follow instructions A positive attitude and commitment to great service Reliable and punctual Able to travel to Colchester for shifts What We Offer Shifts available across up to 35 matchdays per year Opportunities to work additional events, including conferences and banqueting Full training provided A friendly, fast-paced working environment If you’d like to be part of a vibrant team and experience the energy of live matchdays, we’d love to hear from you!