Chef - UK

TN United Kingdom; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Chef in a dynamic kitchen environment where your culinary passion will shine. You'll be responsible for preparing delicious salads, desserts, and pizzas, ensuring every dish meets high standards of quality and presentation. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere that values growth, individuality, and teamwork. With generous discounts, career development opportunities, and a fun workplace culture, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in a family-oriented setting. Bring your creativity and enthusiasm to our kitchen and help us deliver unforgettable dining experiences!

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals on shift

Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and menu specifications.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Food Presentation

Time Management

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Salary: £12.65 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As part of the Back of House team, you could be making salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the theatre of the open kitchen, prepping and organising to make a great shift.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you energized
• Reward system through a generous tronc from your customers
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your time off
• Access to your rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme including GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to help plan for the future
• Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a taste:

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specifications inside out, and sharing this passion with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences for customers and take pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen
• Ensure the restaurant and kitchen are looking fabulous at all times, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines, and motivating your team to do the same

Our Values - What matters to us:

• Growth: Strive to be better than yesterday, seeking growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world
• Individuality: Celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves
• Drive: Make it happen by adapting to challenges, avoiding shortcuts, and motivating others to strive for more
• Togetherness: Support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating great times together
• Fun: Enjoy the everyday, balancing seriousness with a sense of humor

We are Zizzi. We are a family. It's never about me, always about we. Customers included.