Kitchen Porter UK

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

Job summary

A popular dining establishment in Whitstable is looking for a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness and support kitchen operations. Responsibilities include washing dishes efficiently, ensuring a tidy kitchen, and contributing to food presentation. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, team players, and have a passion for food. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including discounts and holiday time.

Benefits

50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted meal on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Pride in food presentation and cleanliness.
• Passion for food and familiarity with the menu.
• Ability to maintain a clean restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery, and kitchen utensils efficiently.
• Support restaurant operations for seamless service.
• Ensure restaurant meets cleanliness standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Overview

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 huge part within the inner workings of the kitchen. No matter how great the chefs on the front line are they cannot function without clean dishes, organised storage and a spotless work area.

What you'll get

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
• Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

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

• Taking absolute pride in your part of food presentation to our customers - washing plates, cutlery and kitchen utensils in a fast, efficient way, making sure they're perfectly clean every time, and available throughout the shift.
• Supporting the whole restaurant team, front of house and back of house, to make sure the restaurant is running like clockwork.
• Being passionate about our food and knowing the menu inside out.
• Knowing the kitchen inside out, helping to ensure that every corner and cupboard is spic and span.
• Playing a part in making sure that your restaurant is Looking Fabulous at all times and is hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines.

Our values

Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality - You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness - You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun - You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

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