Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Zizzi is looking for an Entry Level Chef to join their Back of House team in Tewkesbury. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. Enjoy food preparation and offer excellent service in an exciting kitchen environment while benefiting from discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and customer service.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the kitchen.
• Maintain kitchen appearance and standards.
• Deliver memorable customer experiences.

Skills

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 vibrant 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 on shift to keep you energized
• Reward yourself with a generous tronc system from your customers
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and major brands for your leisure time
• 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) for rest and relaxation
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to plan for your future
• Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons provided to look the part

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

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specifications inside out, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver memorable experiences for our customers, taking pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen
• Maintain the restaurant and kitchen's appearance and standards, ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines, and motivating your team to do the same

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values — they matter to us

Growth: You aim to improve every day, seeking growth as a team, in our business, and in our contributions to the world.

Individuality: You celebrate differences, pride yourself on what makes you unique, and strive to be the best version of yourself.

Drive: You make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others to achieve more.

Togetherness: You want to be part of something bigger, supporting your colleagues and embracing both challenges and successes.

Fun: You enjoy the everyday, balancing seriousness with a sense of humor and enjoyment.

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