Zizzi - Kitchen Porter

Highcross Shopping Centre; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee assistance program

Discounts on travel, cinema and brands

Job summary

Zizzi in Leicester's Highcross Shopping Centre is hiring a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You’ll wash and prep, maintain spotless stations, and support a busy Italian kitchen with pride.

No experience is required. We value energy and reliability, offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, free meals on shift, and the chance to train towards chef or kitchen management roles, with perks like Stream wage access and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required and a great attitude.
• An interest in busy kitchens and Italian food.
• Reliable team player who stays positive during peak times.
• Willingness to adapt and help across roles.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery and equipment quickly and safely.
• Keep the kitchen and station clean to meet hygiene standards.
• Assist with basic food prep and prep readiness.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain organisation and safety.
• Support teammates during busy periods, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Energy

Work ethic

Team player

Flexible

Evenings and weekends

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.

What’s In It For You

• Flexible hours and the guaranteed stability of aminimum-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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Why You’ll Fit Right In

We want you in the kitchen, as you are, from day 1. We love individuality - bold tattoos, bad singing, big laugh, brave choices. We're a Times Top 500 Employer because we celebrate everyone's differences. While we're on that, we're also the only Italian restaurant in the FT's UK’s Best Employers 2026 Special Report (all about working conditions, salary, potential for development and company image).