Kitchen Porter UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established restaurant where your role as a Kitchen Porter is crucial for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen. You will support chefs by ensuring dishes are spotless and ready for service, contributing to the overall dining experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage, generous employee discounts, and opportunities for career development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values growth, individuality, and teamwork, making every day enjoyable and rewarding. If you love working in a fast-paced kitchen and are passionate about food, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream access

Discounts on cinema and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high standards in food presentation and cleanliness.
• Passionate about food and knowledgeable about the menu.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery, and utensils efficiently to ensure cleanliness.
• Support restaurant operations across front and back of house.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, meeting company standards.

Skills

Food Presentation

Team Support

Kitchen Organization

Menu Knowledge

Job description

Calling all Pizza lovers! (Pasta lovers are welcome too)

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 support for clean dishes, organized storage, and a spotless work environment.

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 satisfy your hunger
• Generous tronc system as a token of appreciation from customers
• Wagestream to instantly access earned wages
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure
• Access to rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with 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

What Will You Be Doing?

• Maintaining high standards in food presentation by washing plates, cutlery, and utensils efficiently, ensuring they are perfectly clean and available throughout the shift
• Supporting the restaurant team to ensure smooth operations across front and back of house
• Being passionate about our food and knowledgeable about the menu
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organized, ensuring all areas meet our standards
• Contributing to the restaurant's appearance and compliance with policies, processes, and guidelines

Our Values - What Matters to Us

Growth: Strive to improve every day, contributing to our team and business development.

Individuality: Celebrate what makes us unique and encourage authenticity.

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

Togetherness: Support each other and face challenges as a team.

Fun: Enjoy the daily work and maintain a positive attitude.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi, we are a family—it's always about 'we', never just 'me'.