Chef - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic chefs who love pizza and pasta. Join a dynamic back-of-house team where you will prepare delicious dishes in an open kitchen. Enjoy a vibrant work environment that values growth, individuality, and fun. With generous benefits including discounts, a tronc system for customer rewards, and opportunities for career development, this role offers a chance to thrive in a collaborative setting. If you're passionate about food and eager to contribute to a fantastic dining experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% Discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Programme

28 Days Holiday (Pro Rata)

Company Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and knowledge of the menu.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Food Presentation

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Calling all Pizza lovers!!.......(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Chef £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

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
• Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

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

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, and sharing this passion with your team.
• Work with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our 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, hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes, and guidelines, and that your team is doing the same.

Our Values - they matter to us

• Growth: You aim to be better than yesterday. We seek growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.
• Individuality: You celebrate differences. We take pride in what makes us unique, encouraging everyone to be the best version of themselves.
• Drive: You make it happen. We adapt to challenges, avoid cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
• Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating great times.
• Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously.

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