Trainee Chef: Master Italian Dishes in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

Zizzi; Inverness; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access with Stream

Discounts on travel, cinema

Job summary

Zizzi in Inverness is seeking a Trainee Chef to learn dough stretching and al dente pasta in our open kitchen. You don’t need prior chef experience—we’ll teach you the skills to build a kitchen career. You’ll be a team player with a great attitude and love for food.

You’ll prepare and cook to spec in a busy open kitchen, take pride in dish quality, learn the menu inside out, and keep the kitchen spotless while following food safety standards. Flexible hours and shift meals are offered.

Qualifications

• Entry-level chef role; no kitchen experience required, just a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Love for Italian ingredients and desire to master the Zizzi menu.
• Reliable team player who stays calm when things get busy.
• Positive energy for a busy, high-energy environment.
• Reliable and available for evenings, weekends, and busy holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook our menu to spec in a busy, high-energy open kitchen where our guests can see the magic happen.
• Take absolute pride in the quality of every dish that leaves your section, ensuring it turns heads every time.
• Master our menu and specs inside and out to ensure service remains fast and consistent during busy rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow all food safety procedures to the highest standard.
• Work closely with the rest of your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and the energy high.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Love for Italian ingredients

Job description

Zizzi in Inverness is seeking a Trainee Chef to learn dough stretching and al dente pasta in our open kitchen. You don’t need prior chef experience—we’ll teach you the skills to build a kitchen career. You’ll be a team player with a great attitude and love for food.

You’ll prepare and cook to spec in a busy open kitchen, take pride in dish quality, learn the menu inside out, and keep the kitchen spotless while following food safety standards. Flexible hours and shift meals are offered.