Job Description

Catering, Cleaning & Recycling Coordinator

Department: Venue Management

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Start Date: July 2026

Reporting to the Catering, Cleaning & Recycling Manager, the Coordinator will provide operational and administrative support for the planning and delivery of catering, cleaning, waste management, and recycling services across Games venues.

This role will assist in implementing venue-level service plans, supporting supplier coordination, and monitoring delivery performance to ensure operations meet Games-time standards and sustainability objectives. The Coordinator will play a key part in ensuring catering and cleaning services run smoothly for athletes, workforce, and spectators while contributing to Glasgow 2026’s wider operational and environmental commitments.

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, with experience coordinating logistics or operations in large-scale events or fast-paced environments.

Working arrangements
The role will initially be based at the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits to competition venues as required to support the effective delivery of responsibilities. As the Games approach, the role will transition to being primarily based at your assigned competition venue.

The position is initially contracted for 37.5 hours per week (with a 30-minute lunch break), with office attendance aligned to the Organising Company’s working pattern. During the Games-time operational period, shift patterns will apply and may include evenings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the CCR team in planning and delivering venue catering, cleaning, and recycling operations.
• Assist in preparing venue service plans, schedules, and documentation for catering and cleaning operations.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors to confirm delivery timings, staffing levels, access passes and equipment requirements
• Support venue catering logistics, including equipment setup, food distribution, waste removal, and compliance reporting.
• Help monitor daily operations during Games-time, identifying and escalating service or compliance issues promptly.
• Support Games-time venue reporting, assist in overseeing workforce feeding operations, and conduct catering, cleaning, and recycling audits to ensure compliance and service consistency.
• Collect and track information on waste segregation, recycling performance, and sustainability metrics.
• Assist in implementing food safety, hygiene, and environmental standards as directed by the CCR Manager.
• Represent the CCR team in pre-Games and Games-time meetings.
• Communicate operational updates to venue teams, ensuring catering and cleaning activities align with competition schedules.
• Contribute to Games-time service delivery by supporting the CCR team on-site, ensuring supplier coordination and service quality.
• Support post-Games decommissioning and capture of operational learnings.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Experience

• Experience coordinating catering, waste, or cleaning operations in large-scale events, venues, or hospitality environments.
• Understanding of catering and cleaning logistics, including service delivery, stock control, or food safety processes.
• Experience supporting supplier or contractor relationships in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Familiarity with sustainability or waste management practices is desirable.
• Experience maintaining operational records, reports, or checklists to support service delivery.
• Comfortable working across multiple venues and shifts during a live event environment.

Competencies

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of basic food safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
• Confident communicator with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a wider operational team.
• Passion for sustainability and improving service delivery in large-scale events.

Behaviours

• Committed to supporting the delivery of high-quality catering and cleaning services that enhance the athlete, workforce, and spectator experience.
• Demonstrates care for sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste, and supporting responsible food and materials practices.
• Shows strong attention to detail in maintaining hygiene, food safety, and service standards.
• Remains calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused when responding to busy periods or operational challenges.
• Acts inclusively and with cultural awareness, helping ensure services meet the diverse needs of Games participants and visitors.
• Takes initiative to suggest improvements or efficiencies in daily operations, contributing positively to team performance and sustainability goals.