Kitchen Porter UK - Lincoln

Zizzi Ristorante; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Min-hour contract

Training pathway to Chef/Management

Earned wages access (Stream)

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on travel

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Lincoln is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep our busy kitchen organised, clean and safe. You’ll wash and prepare essential items, support the kitchen team with basic prep, and help maintain top hygiene standards to ensure smooth service.

No experience required; bring energy, reliability and a can-do attitude. This role offers flexible hours and a clear path to more senior roles within a lively Italian restaurant team.

Qualifications

• Zero experience required.
• Must have a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Interest in how a busy kitchen works and love for Italian food.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery and kitchen equipment quickly and safely to support high-volume services.
• Keep the kitchen and stations clean to meet hygiene standards.
• Assist with basic food preparation and ensure equipment is clean and ready when needed.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain an organized and safe kitchen environment.
• Support teammates during busy periods to keep restaurant energy high.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Flexible

Willing to get stuck in

Interest in Italian food

Job description

As a Zizzi Kitchen Porter, you'll create the organised, clean workspace that lets our chefs and food shine. We're looking for a reliable teammate who loves the fast-paced energy of a buzzing kitchen and knows that a spotless station is the secret behind every perfect plate. If you love food, being part of a kitchen team, and taking pride in standards, let’s talk. What you’ll do:

• Wash plates, cutlery, and kitchen equipment quickly and safely to keep our high-volume services running smoothly.
• Help keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every station hits our strict hygiene standards.
• Assist the kitchen team with basic food prep and ensure all equipment is clean and ready when needed.
• Follow our simple safety guidelines to keep the kitchen organised and a great place to work for everyone.
• Jump in to help your teammates wherever needed to keep the restaurant energy high.Zero experience needed. Just energy, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to get stuck in.
• A genuine interest in how a busy kitchen works and a love for great Italian food.
• A hardworking team player who stays reliable and positive when the kitchen gets busy.
• Someone who takes genuine pride in maintaining high food safety standards.
• Flexible and ready to support the team during our busiest times, including evenings and weekends.What’s in it for you:
• Flexible hours and the guaranteed stability of a minimum-hour contract.
• Clear pathways to train up to a Chef or Kitchen Management role.
• Access your earned wages whenever you need them with Stream.
• Free meals when you're on shift, and 50% off when you aren't.
• 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on travel, cinema, and top brands.