Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; Belfast; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Zizzi as an Entry Level Chef and become part of a passionate kitchen team dedicated to creating exceptional Italian dishes. With opportunities to learn and grow, you'll be responsible for preparing various menu items while ensuring a delightful experience for our customers. Enjoy substantial employee benefits, a supportive environment, and the chance to develop your culinary skills in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and heavily discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Access to rotas and payslips

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Entry-level position, no prior experience required.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza as part of the kitchen team.
• Deliver excellent customer experiences through food quality and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Teamwork

Passion for food

Customer service

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

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift
• Generous tronc system rewarded by your customers
• Wagestream available for instant access to earned wages
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure
• Access to rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme including GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions
• 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, and sharing this with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences, ensuring food presentation and quality
• Keep the restaurant and kitchen looking fabulous, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values — it's what matters to us

Growth: You aim to improve constantly, seeking growth as a team and as individuals.

Individuality: Celebrate differences and be the best version of yourself.

Drive: Make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others.

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

Fun: Enjoy your work and the environment, balancing seriousness with enjoyment.

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