Entry Level Chef - Birmingham

Zizzi; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain in Birmingham is seeking an Entry Level Chef to join their dynamic Back of House team. You will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, collaborating with your team to deliver excellent customer experiences, and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen. This role offers hourly pay with additional benefits, perfect for passionate food lovers eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu during shifts

Tronc system for rewards

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and improve cooking skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail in food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza.
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Job description

Position

Entry Level Chef - UK - Birmingham*

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

Entry Level Chef £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits*

Overview

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.

You may not be that skilled yet - but you can learn with us.

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, and sharing this passion with your team.
• Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
• Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.
• And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us

Values

• Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday.
• Individuality - You celebrate the differences.
• Drive - You make it happen.
• Togetherness - You want to be part of more.
• Fun - You enjoy the everyday.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family.

It's never me, always we.

Customers included.