Kitchen Porter UK - Fixed Term Contract

Zizzi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Kitchen Porter to join their team. This role is essential for maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness and organization, ensuring that chefs can focus on delivering delicious dishes. You'll enjoy benefits like a generous discount on meals, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment. If you love working in a team and are dedicated to keeping things spotless, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a vibrant culinary setting.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu on shift

Reward system through tronc

Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Access to online community for rotas and payslips

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Experience in supporting kitchen operations and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Washing plates, cutlery, and utensils efficiently throughout the shift.
• Supporting both front and back of house for smooth operations.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Food Presentation Standards

Team Support

Kitchen Cleanliness

Passion for Food

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 within the kitchen operations. No matter how talented the chefs are on the front line, they cannot function without clean dishes, organized storage, and a spotless work area.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (including drinks) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you nourished
• Reward system from customers through a generous tronc
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and major brands for your leisure
• Access to rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering GP and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata) to enjoy your time off
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to plan for your future
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided to look the part

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

• Ensuring food presentation standards by washing plates, cutlery, and utensils efficiently and thoroughly, making sure they're ready throughout the shift
• Supporting the restaurant team, both front and back of house, to ensure smooth operations
• Being passionate about our food and familiar with the menu
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen, ensuring every corner is spotless
• Contributing to keeping the restaurant looking fabulous and adhering to policies and guidelines

And all this aligns with our Zizzi Values — what matters most to us:

Growth: Strive to improve daily, contributing to team, business, and personal growth.

Individuality: Celebrate what makes you unique and be the best version of yourself.

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

Togetherness: Be part of a team that supports each other through challenges and successes.

Fun: Enjoy the daily work and maintain a positive attitude, even while working hard.

We are Zizzi. We consider ourselves a family — it's always about 'we', never just 'me'. Customers included.