Zizzi - Kitchen Porter

Highcross Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Meal on shift

50% off meals off shift

Earned wage access

Virtual GP

Employee assistance

Staff discounts

Job summary

Zizzi Leicester is looking for a Kitchen Porter to help maintain a fast-paced, high-energy Italian kitchen. You will keep the station clean, wash utensils, and support chefs during service.

No experience is required; we value energy and teamwork. Enjoy flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, free meals on shift, staff discounts, and options to train toward Chef or Kitchen Management roles.

Qualifications

• Zero experience required, just energy and a willingness to get stuck in.
• Interest in how a busy kitchen works and love for great Italian food.
• Flexible and ready to support the team during busy times, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wash plates, cutlery and kitchen equipment quickly and safely to keep high-volume services running smoothly.
• Help keep the kitchen spotless and meet strict hygiene standards at all times.
• Assist with basic food prep and ensure equipment is clean and ready when needed.
• Follow safety guidelines to keep the kitchen organized and a great place to work for everyone.
• Jump in to help teammates to maintain energy during peak periods.

Skills

Energy

Work ethic

Team player

Food safety awareness

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 a minimum-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.
• 24/6 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).

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