Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known casual dining restaurant in Cambridge is looking for an Entry Level Chef to join their Back of House team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, work collaboratively with the restaurant team, and ensure high standards of food quality and presentation. No experience is necessary, as you will receive training. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, benefits including discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals during shifts

Generous tronc tips

Discounts on cinema tickets and big brands

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn is key.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to restaurant policies.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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

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

Join our Back of House team where you could be preparing salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the open kitchen. You will be involved in prepping and organizing to ensure a great shift. No experience? No problem — 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 items during your shift
• Opportunity to earn a generous tronc tip from customers
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands
• Access to your rotas and payslips through 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
• 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 specifications inside out, and sharing this passion with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences for our customers, taking pride in food presentation and quality
• Maintain the restaurant and kitchen's appearance, adhere to policies and guidelines, and ensure your team does the same

Our Zizzi Values:

Growth: Strive to improve every day, contributing to personal and team development.

Individuality: Celebrate differences and be proud of what makes you unique.

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

Togetherness: Support each other and embrace both challenges and celebrations.

Fun: Enjoy the everyday and keep a positive attitude.

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