Job Description
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Pizza Pilgrims is a Multi award-winning group of pizzerias started by brothers Thom and James 10 years ago by driving a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a “Pizza Pilgrimage” to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. Pizza Pilgrims started on a market stall in London with an oven in the back of the van and have grown steadily into one of the UK’s most respected Neapolitan pizza companies.
We now have pizzerias across London, Brighton and Oxford that focus on making the best Neapolitan pizza every day. We only use the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle and more!
We know to make the best pizza we need the best pizza chefs so we work obsessively about creating a great place to work. Here’s what you can expect when you join us
As Second Chef in Pizza Pilgrims, your role is to support the Head Chef with the overall management of the kitchen team, ensuring that everyone is fully trained, supported, and developed.
What's there for you?
AVERAGE HOURLY PAY OF £15
48hr week over 5 days - passionate about work/life balance!
Paid every 2 weeks.
Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year and next.
Industry-leading “Pizza Academy” in Camden to develop your skills, both in and out of the kitchen
28 days holiday and an extra day for every year you work for us
4 extra days holiday as a thank you over Christmas, New Year & Ferragosto
1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day’ so you can do something you are passionate about outside of work
Company pension scheme
THE PERKS:
Frequent team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias - over 100 team taken so far and 2 trips booked this year already.
Pizza chef competitions where the winner gets their pizza on the menus
£150 every time you refer a friend to join.
AS MUCH ESPRESSO AS YOU LIKE!
Free food every day - whole menu available and also deals with other restaurants
Free after-work drinks
2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto.
Great free uniforms including whites, trousers, shoes, caps and a stecca.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person