Entry Level Chef - Stratford Upon Avon

Zizzi Ristorante; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is looking for an Entry Level Chef. You will join the Back of House team, learning to prepare a variety of dishes in an open kitchen environment while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and teamwork. Key responsibilities include passion for food, working with restaurant staff to deliver great customer experiences, and helping to present food beautifully. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, generous employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

50% employee discount on food

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passion for food and the menu, willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and help deliver quality food.
• Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and standards in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize ingredients for dishes.
• Collaborate with the team to provide excellent customer experiences.
• Uphold restaurant cleanliness according to guidelines.

Job description

Entry Level Chef £12.21 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. You may not be that skilled yet - but you can learn with us.

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 rosters 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?

• 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 is doing the same.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values – it’s what matters to us. Growth – You aim to be better than yesterday. We’re on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world. Individuality – You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whatever they are. Drive – You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more. Togetherness – You want to be part of more. We always have each other’s backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times. Fun – You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don’t take ourselves seriously.