Trainee Chef: Start Your Italian Kitchen Career

Zizzi Restaurants; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

Discounts

24/7 Virtual GP

Career development

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants is hiring an Entry Level Trainee Chef in the United Kingdom. You will learn to stretch dough and make al dente pasta in an open kitchen, with no prior chef experience needed. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential as you join a busy team.

You’ll work with a supportive crew, receive meals on shift, enjoy staff discounts, and have opportunities to grow toward Chef and Head Chef roles within the business.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role; no kitchen experience required.
• Willingness to learn the Zizzi menu and kitchen routines.
• Reliable team player during busy shifts and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items to spec in a fast-paced open kitchen.
• Take pride in the quality of every dish leaving your section.
• Learn menu and specs to keep service fast and consistent during rushes.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen following food safety standards.
• Collaborate with the team to keep kitchen flowing smoothly.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong work ethic

Team player

Willingness to learn

Love for Italian ingredients

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants is hiring an Entry Level Trainee Chef in the United Kingdom. You will learn to stretch dough and make al dente pasta in an open kitchen, with no prior chef experience needed. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential as you join a busy team.

You’ll work with a supportive crew, receive meals on shift, enjoy staff discounts, and have opportunities to grow toward Chef and Head Chef roles within the business.