Kitchen Porter UK - Northampton

Zizzi Ristorante; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK seeks a Kitchen Porter to ensure cleanliness and support kitchen operations. You'll maintain high standards of food presentation and assist the team throughout service. The position offers competitive pay of up to £12.21 per hour, along with various benefits, including discounts and holiday opportunities.

Benefits

50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system from customer rewards

Access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema and travel

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Provided branded T-Shirts and aprons

Responsibilities

• Ensure plates, cutlery, and kitchen utensils are clean and available.
• Support both front and back of house in restaurant operations.
• Understand the menu and food presentation well.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Keep the restaurant visually appealing and compliant with standards.

Job description

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.

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.

Job Summary

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

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 rota 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