Kitchen Porter UK - Fixed Term Contract

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

Job summary

A popular UK restaurant chain is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team in Cambridge. As a Kitchen Porter, you will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by maintaining clean dishes and a well-organized workspace. You will enjoy a range of benefits, including discounts on meals, career development opportunities, and a pension scheme. This role is perfect for those looking for a short-term position while being part of a supportive team culture.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Generous tronc system based on customer tips

Access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel websites

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required, just a passion for food and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all dishes, cutlery, and utensils are washed to a high standard and available throughout your shift.
• Support the restaurant team to ensure smooth operations.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.

Job description

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

Are you looking for a short-term role? Then this is the role for you!

Kitchen Porter up to £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in the kitchen. No matter how skilled the chefs are, they cannot operate efficiently without clean dishes, organized storage, and a spotless work area.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu items during your shift
• A generous tronc system based on customer tips
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and major brands
• Access to your rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme including GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

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

• Ensuring all dishes, cutlery, and utensils are washed to a high standard and available throughout your shift
• Supporting the restaurant team to ensure smooth operations
• Being passionate about our food and familiar with the menu
• Keeping the kitchen clean and organized
• Helping maintain the restaurant's appearance and adherence to policies

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values — it’s what matters to us

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

Individuality: Celebrate differences and be your best self.

Drive: Make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others.

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

Fun: Enjoy your work and don't take yourself too seriously.

We are Zizzi. We are a family, always "we" not "me" — including our customers.