Entry Level Chef - UK

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as an Entry Level Chef, where your passion for food will shine! In this dynamic role, you'll prepare delicious dishes in an open kitchen, learning and growing alongside your colleagues. Enjoy fantastic perks like 50% off meals, free menu items during shifts, and opportunities for career development. With a focus on teamwork and fun, you'll be part of a family that values individuality and collective success. This is your chance to kickstart a rewarding culinary career in a supportive environment!

Benefits

50% off meals

Free menu items on shift

Tronc system for tips

Wagestream for wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Pension contributions

Branded uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and willing to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and deliver quality service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza in an open kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Education

None required

Job description

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

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 organizing to make a great shift. You may not be highly skilled yet, but you can learn with us.

What you'll get:

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% off at 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
• Enjoy discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands during your time off
• Stay connected with our online Zizzi community for rotas and payslips
• Access free Employee Assistance Programme with GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) for your well-being
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• 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 taste:

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specs inside out, and sharing this passion with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great times for our customers, taking 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 inspiring your team to do 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 seek growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.
• Individuality: You celebrate differences. We pride ourselves on what makes us unique, encouraging everyone to be their best selves.
• Drive: You make it happen. We adapt to challenges, avoid shortcuts, and motivate each other to strive for more.
• Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing both challenges and 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 — including our customers.