Kitchen Porter UK - Canterbury

Zizzi Ristorante; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A restaurant chain in Canterbury is looking for a Kitchen Porter to maintain perfect food presentation and cleanliness in the kitchen. You will support the restaurant team and ensure smooth operations while embodying company values such as growth and individuality. Compensation includes up to £12.21 per hour plus additional benefits such as a free menu during shifts, discounts, and opportunities for career development. Enjoy working in a fun environment with a strong team spirit.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted meals on shift

Tronc system rewards from customers

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Online community access for rotas and payslips

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Pension contributions

Branded uniforms provided

Responsibilities

• Ensure food presentation is perfect by washing plates, cutlery, and kitchen utensils efficiently.
• Support the restaurant team to maintain smooth operation.
• Know the menu inside and out.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Ensure the restaurant meets cleanliness and presentation standards.

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Up to £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits.

Responsibilities

• 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.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values – it's what matters to us.

Zizzi 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 other's 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.

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