Kitchen Porter UK

Zizzi; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Earned wage access

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts

Job summary

Zizzi in the United Kingdom is hiring a Kitchen Porter. You’ll create a clean, efficient station that lets our chefs shine, support high-volume service and help with basic prep. A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to pitch in during busy shifts are all you need.

We offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, access to earned wages with Stream, free meals on shift, 50% off when not on duty, and a range of benefits. Come join our Italian kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Zero experience needed.
• Love for busy kitchen energy and Italian food.
• Reliable team player under pressure.
• Pride in maintaining high food safety standards.
• Flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery, and kitchen equipment quickly and safely to keep our high-volume services running smoothly.
• Help keep the kitchen spotless, ensuring hygiene standards are met at every station.
• Assist with basic food prep and ensure equipment is clean and ready when needed.
• Follow safety guidelines to keep the kitchen organised and a great place to work for everyone.
• Support teammates wherever needed to keep restaurant energy high.

Skills

Energy

Team player

Reliability

Food safety

Job description

Kitchen Porter up to £12.71 per hour plus tronc and benefits

Our story:

Zizzi started in 1999 with a little wine, a big oven, and this huge dream to serve Italian, our way. You'll know us for bubbly pizzas, fresh pasta, and good times. We don't do bland food, people or restaurants.

About the role:

As a Zizzi Kitchen Porter, you'll create the organised, clean workspace that lets our chefs and food shine. We're looking for a reliable teammate who loves the fast-paced energy of a buzzing kitchen and knows that a spotless station is the secret behind every perfect plate. If you love food, being part of a kitchen team, and taking pride in standards, let's talk.

What you'll do:

• Wash plates, cutlery, and kitchen equipment quickly and safely to keep our high-volume services running smoothly.
• Help keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every station hits our strict hygiene standards.
• Assist the kitchen team with basic food prep and ensure all equipment is clean and ready when needed.
• Follow our simple safety guidelines to keep the kitchen organised and a great place to work for everyone.
• Jump in to help your teammates wherever needed to keep the restaurant energy high.

What's in it for you:

• Flexible hours and the guaranteed stability of aminimum-hour contract.
• Clear pathways to train up to a Chef or Kitchen Management role.
• Access your earned wages whenever you need them with Stream.
• Free meals when you're on shift, and 50% off when you aren't.
• 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on travel, cinema, and top brands.

What we're looking for:

• Zero experience needed. Just energy, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to get stuck in.
• A genuine interest in how a busy kitchen works and a love for great Italian food.
• A hardworking team player who stays reliable and positive when the kitchen gets busy.
• Someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining high food safety standards.
• Flexible and ready to support the team during our busiest times, including evenings and weekends.

Why you'll fit right in:

We want you in the kitchen, as you are, from day 1. We love individuality - bold tattoos, bad singing, big laugh, brave choices. We're a Times Top 500 Employer because we celebrate everyone's differences. While we're on that, we're also the only Italian restaurant in the FT's UK's Best Employers 2026 Special Report (all about working conditions, salary, potential for development and company image).