Trainee Pizza Chef - Fixed term contract

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive team as a Trainee Pizza Chef in a renowned establishment recognized as a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. In this role, you will not only master the art of pizza making but also enhance customer experiences, making every meal memorable. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal expression, this company values its people and offers exciting perks such as free food during shifts, tips, and substantial discounts. This is your chance to thrive in a supportive environment while developing your culinary skills.

Benefits

Free Food on shift

Tips/Tronc

50% off food and drink when not working

Wagestream access to wages

Wellbeing Support

Referral Bonus

Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare food and manage dough effectively.
• Strong cooking skills, especially in pizza and pasta.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and manage dough for pizza making.
• Cook iconic pizzas and pasta in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Dough management

Cooking skills

Customer service

Job description

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Trainee Pizza Chef - Fixed term contract, Newcastle upon Tyne

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

• Free Food on shift
• Plus Tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc*
• 50% off food and drink when you’re not working
• Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
• Wellbeing Support for you and your family
• Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers
• Pay Rates: during your training, you’ll earn £11.44 per hour, and between £11.75 - £12.13 (dependent on location) when you’ve completed your training
• Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you

You will be creating the star of the show, our pizza but your role will go beyond the kitchen – it’s all about enlivening the experience for our customers and making every bite memorable. Just be yourself, and we'll bring out the best in you.

What you’ll do:

• Food prep and dough management
• Cook our iconic pizza and pasta
• Work in a dynamic and energetic environment

Who we are:

Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.

Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs. That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.

If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you.

*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams. All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and non-waiting teams. You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay and it’s one of the best perks about working in hospitality.