Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; North East; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant is looking for an Entry Level Chef to join the Back of House team. You'll prepare a variety of dishes in an open kitchen, with no prior experience needed. Enjoy competitive pay, extensive discounts, and opportunities for growth within a supportive family-like environment.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu items during shifts

Access to Wagestream for earned wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; willingness to learn is key.
• Passionate about food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza in an open kitchen.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.
• Ensure cleanliness and attractiveness of the kitchen environment.

Skills

Food presentation

Team collaboration

Passion for food

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 our open kitchen. 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
• Reward your hard work with a generous tronc system
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure
• Access to your rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme including GP and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension scheme to plan for your future
• 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, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences for our customers, ensuring high standards of food presentation and quality
• Maintain a clean and attractive restaurant and kitchen environment, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines

Our Zizzi Values guide us:

Growth: Strive to improve daily, contributing to our team and community

Individuality: Embrace what makes you unique and be the best version of yourself

Drive: Take initiative, adapt, and motivate others to excel

Togetherness: Support each other through challenges and successes

Fun: Enjoy your work and don't take yourself too seriously

We are Zizzi — a family that values each member and our customers alike.