Kitchen Porter UK

TN United Kingdom; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the restaurant sector is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team. This role is essential for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment, supporting chefs, and ensuring that every dish is presented beautifully. With opportunities for career development and a range of benefits, including discounts and a generous tronc system, this position offers a chance to grow within a vibrant and supportive team. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free menu items on shift

Generous tronc system

Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Access to online community for rotas and payslips

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passion for food and cleanliness in kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Washing plates, cutlery, and utensils to maintain cleanliness.
• Supporting both front and back of house operations.
• Keeping the kitchen organized and adhering to guidelines.

Skills

Food Presentation

Team Support

Kitchen Organization

Menu Familiarity

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Kitchen Porter up to £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in the kitchen's operations. No matter how skilled the front-line chefs are, they rely on your work for clean dishes, organized storage, and a spotless work area.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu items on shift to satisfy your hunger
• A generous tronc system rewarding your service
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands during your time off
• Access to rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Support through a free Employee Assistance Programme, including GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) to enjoy your time off
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions for your future planning
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided to look the part

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

• Maintaining pride in food presentation by washing plates, cutlery, and utensils efficiently, ensuring they are perfectly clean and available throughout the shift
• Supporting the restaurant team, both front and back of house, to ensure smooth operations
• Being passionate about our food and familiar with the menu inside out
• Knowing the kitchen thoroughly, helping to keep every corner clean and organized
• Contributing to making sure the restaurant looks fabulous at all times, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines

All of this through our Zizzi Values — what matters to us:

Growth: You aim to improve every day. We seek growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.

Individuality: You celebrate differences and take pride in what makes us unique, encouraging everyone to be their best selves.

Drive: You make things happen, adapt to challenges, avoid cutting corners, and motivate others to strive for more.

Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating successes.

Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we also enjoy ourselves along the way.

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