Entry Level Chef - UK

TN United Kingdom; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as an Entry Level Chef at a leading restaurant in Taunton. You will assist in preparing a variety of dishes while learning and growing in a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like discounts, career development opportunities, and a fun team atmosphere. This role is perfect for those looking to start their culinary journey with a focus on quality food and customer experience.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the open kitchen.
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences.

Job description

Entry Level Chef £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As part of the Back of House team, you could be preparing salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the open kitchen, ensuring everything is prepped and organized for a great shift. You may not be highly skilled yet, but you can learn with us.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian for you and your friends (drinks included)
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you nourished
• Generous tronc system to reward your service
• Wagestream to access earned wages instantly
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure time
• Access to rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to plan for your future
• Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons provided to look the part

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

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specifications, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate 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 always looking fabulous, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines, and that your team does the same

Our Zizzi Values:

Growth: Strive to be better than yesterday, seeking continuous improvement in ourselves, our team, and our business.

Individuality: Celebrate what makes us unique and encourage everyone to be their best selves.

Drive: Make things happen by adapting to challenges, avoiding shortcuts, and motivating others to aim higher.

Togetherness: Be part of a team that supports each other through challenges and successes.

Fun: Enjoy the everyday, balancing seriousness with a sense of humor and enjoyment.

We are Zizzi — a family where it's always 'we' over 'me', including our customers.