Blackburn Rovers currently have a vacancy for the following role:
To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE.
CVs will not be accepted.
The closing date for this role is at 5pm on Tuesday 10th November.
Please see attached documents for further information.
Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Job Description
Job title: Chef de Partie
Department: Senior Catering
Based at: Blackburn Rovers Academy, Brockhall Village, Old Langho, Blackburn, BB6 8BA.
Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head Chef
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties.
Contractual Status: Permanent
Job purpose: To manage the day-to-day food preparation and duties assigned by the Lead or Head Chef, meeting the Club’s standards and quality.
- Duties and responsibilities:
- To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all staff and elite players, promoting their well-being whilst maintaining professional boundaries;
- Preparing, cooking and presenting food to a consistently high standard;
- Supporting the senior chefs with the smooth running of the kitchen;
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards;
- Ensuring food preparation areas are clean, organised and well maintained;
- Managing your section effectively during busy service periods;
- Following recipes, specifications and portion controls;
- Helping to maintain high standards across all areas of the kitchen;
- Working as part of a professional kitchen team; and
- Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Lead or Head Chef when required.
- Skills required: Has a passion for producing great food;
- The ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen;
- Excellent attention to detail and high standards;
- Reliable, organised and a great team player;
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop; and
- Holds a good understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety
- Knowledge /
Experience required: Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or equivalent;
- Previous experience within an elite sporting environment (desirable);
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety standards;
- Qualifications required: Health and Safety Level 2 or above
- Food hygiene Level 2 or above
DBS check required: Yes (enhanced)
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
Blackburn Rovers Football & Athletic Ltd
Job Description
How to Apply
Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 12 noon on Tuesday 10th November 2026. To apply, please submit your application through the EFL I-Recruit platform HERE CV’s will not be accepted.
Equality and Diversity
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Safer Recruitment
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
