Chef
Prezzo
Hill Head, England, United Kingdom
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- People enjoy this job
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
- Learn new skills
About Prezzo
Prezzo is a restaurant chain. They serve Italian food.
Job description from Prezzo
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Prezzo pay chefs enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
83% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do chefs at Prezzo get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Prezzo pay chefs sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do chefs at Prezzo do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at Prezzo?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 85% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 15% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do chefs at Prezzo worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
38% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do chefs at Prezzo get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
46% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Prezzo managers change chefs shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
70% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do chefs at Prezzo feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do chefs at Prezzo get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
42% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for chefs to work at Prezzo?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do chefs at Prezzo recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at Prezzo?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are chefs given support to progress at Prezzo?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do chefs think Prezzo head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do chefs feel well informed about how Prezzo is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Prezzo employees say about their job
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Best thing
Great front of house to communicate and get along with. Staff food
Worst thing
No training, bad and immature back of house staff, stressful environment that isn't worth the pay, severely understaffed
Prezzo Chef, September 2023
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Best thing
staff dicount and staff food
Worst thing
people moaning about cashless policy
Prezzo Duty manager, May 2023
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