Kitchen Porter UK - Fixed Term Contract

Zizzi; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted menu on shift

Tronc system

Wagestream access

Discounts on cinema/travel/big brands

Online rotas & payslips

Employee Assistance Programme

Zizzi-branded T-shirts and aprons

Job summary

Zizzi in Cambridge is seeking a Kitchen Porter on a fixed-term contract to support our busy kitchen team during the holidays. You’ll ensure clean plates, cutlery, and equipment are ready for chefs, helping deliver great meals to customers.

We offer an hourly rate up to £12.71 plus Tronc, plus benefits including staff discounts, Wagestream access, and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll be part of a friendly, energetic team focused on hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Reliable and ready to tackle tasks with a can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail to maintain hygiene and high standards.
• Able to work quickly and calmly in a busy kitchen.
• Supportive team member assisting chefs and kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs by ensuring plates, cutlery and equipment are clean and ready.
• Support with food prep and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Move efficiently to help kitchen flow during busy periods.
• Help maintain stock and storeroom organisation.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Thrives under pressure

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Porter (KP) - Fixed-Term Contract

Are you looking for a short-term role to earn some extra cash over the holidays? Then this is the job for you!

Up to £12.71 per hour plus Tronc

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll be the backbone of our kitchen team, ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll work closely with our chefs, making sure they have clean plates, cutlery, and equipment to create our delicious Zizzi dishes. This role is all about supporting the team and being proud of the part you play in making our customers' experience a great one.

We're looking for people who have:

• A strong work ethic. This role requires you to be on your feet, moving quickly and efficiently. We need someone who is reliable and ready to tackle any task with a can-do attitude.
• An eye for detail. From sparkling clean dishes to an organised storeroom, your attention to detail will ensure our kitchen maintains the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
• The ability to thrive under pressure. Our kitchens get busy, and you'll need to work quickly and methodically to keep up with the pace while staying calm and focused.
• A great sense of teamwork. You'll be working closely with our chefs and the rest of the team. Your positive energy and willingness to help will make a huge difference to everyone.

What's in it for you?

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% off at 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.
• Stay in touch with our online Zizzi community, which 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.
• Look the part with Zizzi-branded T-shirts and aprons provided.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi, we are a family. It's never "me," always "we." Our customers are part of that, too.