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

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!