Trainee Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
*Fantastic opportunity for TRAINEE CHEFS*
It’s an exciting time to join the Ziniz family as our restaurant group is expanding, with incredible opportunities to grow and develop within the business.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?
· 4 day working week! (Around 40-44 hours per week)
· Any overtime/extra days paid for
· Permanent position - like much of our workforce, we hope you’ll stay with us for a decade or more!
· Great pay, paid weekly
· Fantastic work-life balance
· Guaranteed Monday and Tuesday off - none of them dreaded phone calls to come into work on your day off! Plus an additional day off as agreed with our Head Chef
· Every Bank Holiday Monday off over the year, including CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY, NEW YEAR'S DAY and more!
· Fully paid holiday entitlement, organised to give you 4 lots of 11-day breaks over the year! (And a few spontaneous days)
· You will be joining a fully skilled team who will provide you with extensive training
· Fantastic opportunities and career progression, including optional fully funded qualifications
· Discounted staff menu when on duty and 25% discount across all our restaurants when dining out with family or friends
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
· Assisting the kitchen team in food preparation, organisation and delivering service in our busy fast paced kitchen
· Assistance and your involvement in menu planning discussions
· Supporting and working alongside our kitchen brigade to ensure our 5* EHO rating standards are adhered to and stringent cleaning schedule is completed
· Assisting on different stations within the kitchen to learn our menu
· Helping with deliveries, restocking and stock rotation
If you are looking for a career path that gives you an opportunity to develop new skills working with fresh, high quality ingredients while offering a stable permanent income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects, then please get in touch! If you are reliable, motivated, well organised and have a positive attitude to learn, then we'd love to hear from you.
*No experience required, just a great attitude and work ethic!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £22,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster, DN10 6JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Chef roles across Ziniz Restaurant & Wine Bar's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,500 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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