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Website Zizzi Restaurants
Kitchen Porter – Join the Zizzi Family!
Position: Kitchen Porter
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour + tronc + benefits
Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time – Flexible hours available
Do you love the buzz of a busy kitchen? Are you someone who thrives behind the scenes, making sure everything runs smoothly? Whether you’re a pizza lover or a pasta fanatic (or both!), Zizzi is looking for enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Porters to join our fun, fast-paced, and supportive team.
This role is the perfect starting point for those who want to work in hospitality, build new skills, or simply enjoy a positive and dynamic working environment.
Why Join Zizzi?
We’re more than just a restaurant. At Zizzi, we’re a family. We work together, celebrate together, and support each other to grow. Here’s what you’ll enjoy when you become part of our team:
🎁 What You’ll Get:
- Up to £12.21 per hour PLUS tronc – Your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- 50% off food and drink at Zizzi and ASK Italian for you and your friends
- Free and heavily discounted meals while you’re on shift
- Instant access to earned wages with Wagestream
- Employee discounts on cinema tickets, travel, shopping, and more
- Access to your rota and payslips online through the Zizzi community portal
- Free Employee Assistance Programme – Mental health and wellbeing support at your fingertips
- 28 days holiday (pro rata) to recharge and relax
- Career development opportunities – Move up the ladder if that’s your ambition
- Company pension contributions to help plan your future
- Stylish branded T-shirts and aprons provided so you’ll always look the part
Whether you want a few shifts a week or a long-term career in hospitality, Zizzi supports you every step of the way.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Kitchen Porter, you’re the hidden hero of the kitchen. Without clean dishes and an organised space, nothing runs. Here’s what a day might look like:
Your Main Duties Will Include:
- Washing dishes, cutlery, pans and utensils fast and thoroughly – always spotless, always ready
- Keeping the kitchen tidy, clean, and organised, from worktops to cupboards
- Supporting chefs and front-of-house staff by making sure everything is in place
- Following hygiene and food safety procedures like a pro
- Helping with basic food prep when needed – you’ll never be bored
- Taking pride in your station – because clean spaces mean happy customers
You’re a team player who knows that without clean plates and pans, the kitchen doesn’t work. Every clean item you deliver keeps the orders flowing and customers smiling 😊
🌟 Our Values: What We’re All About
At Zizzi, we live and breathe five core values. They guide how we treat our team, our customers, and each other:
Growth
You aim to be better than yesterday. Whether that’s learning something new or mastering a faster dishwashing technique – you’re always improving.
Individuality
You’re proud of what makes you unique. We love people who are themselves and bring their personality to the team.
Drive
You get stuck in. You work hard, adapt to challenges, and never cut corners – you do things the right way.
Togetherness
It’s never “me” – always “we”. We support each other and look out for one another. That’s what makes the Zizzi vibe so special.
Fun
Yes, we work hard – but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We laugh, we cheer, and we bring energy to every shift.
If you share these values, you’ll feel right at home at Zizzi.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need previous experience to join our team – we’ll give you all the training you need. But we are looking for people who are:
✔️ Reliable, honest, and hard-working
✔️ Able to work fast and stay calm under pressure
✔️ A team player who loves working with others
✔️ Comfortable in a physically active role (you’ll be on your feet)
✔️ Willing to learn and grow
✔️ Proud of doing a great job
Whether this is your first role or your fifth, if you have the right attitude and energy, you’ll fit right in.
Your Schedule & Flexibility
We understand that everyone’s life is different. That’s why we offer flexible shift patterns to suit your availability. Whether you’re looking for:
- Part-time hours around your studies or other commitments
- Full-time work with career development opportunities
- Weekend shifts or evening work only
We’ll do our best to make it work for you.
🚀 Career Progression
Many of our Kitchen Porters go on to become:
Commis Chefs
Kitchen Supervisors
Assistant Managers
With our training programmes and internal promotion policy, Zizzi is a great place to grow your hospitality career. We’ll support you with structured learning, mentoring, and new challenges.
Next Steps – How to Apply
Ready to roll up your sleeves and join the Zizzi kitchen team?
Here’s how:
- Click the Apply Now button below
- Fill in your details and upload your CV (if you have one)
- We’ll be in touch to arrange a quick chat or trial shift
⏰ We’re hiring immediately, so don’t wait around – your next exciting role could start very soon!
Apply today – and bring your energy, drive, and personality to Zizzi!
