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Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits pizza and pasta lovers to join a vibrant kitchen team at a well-known restaurant. As an entry-level chef, you'll be immersed in the art of food preparation, from crafting delicious pizzas to creating delightful salads and desserts. This role offers a chance to grow your culinary skills in a supportive environment, where teamwork and passion for food are celebrated. Enjoy generous perks, including discounts on meals, holidays, and opportunities for career progression. Be part of a family-oriented team that values individuality and fun while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian
Free meals on shift
Generous tronc system
Wagestream for instant wage access
Discounts on cinema tickets and travel
Employee Assistance Programme
28 days holiday (pro rata)
Career development opportunities
Company pension contributions
Branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

Qualifications

  • No specific skills required, just a passion for food and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and cook various dishes including salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and restaurant.

Skills

Teamwork
Passion for food
Attention to detail

Education

No formal education 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 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 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

What will you be doing? Here's a taster:

  • 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, hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes, and guidelines, and ensuring 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, whoever they are.

Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners and motivating 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.

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

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