Kitchen Assistant - Bradley Stoke

Lounge Underwear Ltd.; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 31,090,000 - 36,420,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared among team

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Early access to pay with Stream

Paid breaks

Staff events

Job summary

Lounge Café Bars is hiring a Kitchen Assistant on a temporary basis in Stoke-on-Trent. You will help keep the kitchen running, support chefs with prep and maintain cleanliness. The role offers hourly pay with tips and a path to future opportunities within the group.

Ideal for someone who loves hospitality, with a positive attitude and reliability. You’ll enjoy staff meals, a 50% food & drinks discount from day one, early pay access, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is helpful, but the right attitude and reliability matter.
• Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.
• Willingness to work in the evenings and weekends.
• Pride in doing things properly with attention to cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well organised throughout the day.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment and washing up.
• Support the chefs with food prep during service and prep time.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health & safety procedures at all times.
• Stick to Lounge kitchen processes and equipment guides.
• Work as part of one team to deliver a brilliant customer experience.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - Bradley Stoke

Employer Lounge Café Bars

Location Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Salary £ 10.85 to £ 12.71 per hour + Tips

Closing date 21 Oct 2026

Sector Chef jobs, Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Staff, Pot Washer

Job Type Temporary

Job Details

Kitchen Assistant - Bradley Stoke

We're hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Palomo Lounge, on a temporary basis. Part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to 12.71/hr + tips, paid breaks, staff food every shift, and 50% off food & drinks from day one. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking for temporary work. Experience isn't essential - if you're kind and love hospitality, we'll teach you the rest!

This is a temporary seasonal position with a set end date. Ideal if you're just looking for something for the season. And if we're a great fit for each other? There might be the option to stay on.

About the Kitchen Assistant Role

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy, friendly, supportive kitchen team. In this role, you'll help keep the kitchen clean, safe, organised, and ready for service while also supporting our chefs with food prep when needed. It's a simple but vital role. Without you, the kitchen doesn't run properly. You'll play a huge part in making sure the team can deliver freshly cooked food on spec, on time, every time.

We're a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you're looking for your next hospitality role or want flexible work in a fast-moving kitchen, there's a place for you here.

What's in it For You?

• Hourly pay + tips. Tips are shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for part-time, full-time, or flexible work seekers. This role is likely to include evening and weekend work
• Free meal on every shift no matter the length
• Christmas and Boxing Day off
• Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one
• The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
• Long service awards - Vouchers/Extra money
• Early access to your pay with Stream
• Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity

What You'll Do

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy, and well organised throughout the day
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across kitchen areas, equipment, and washing up
• Support the chefs with food prep during service and prep time
• Follow food hygiene, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
• Stick to Lounge kitchen processes and equipment guides
• Work as part of one team to help deliver a brilliant customer experience

What You'll Bring

• A positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in
• Someone the team can count on - you show up, you're on time, and you give it everything when you're there
• Pride in doing things properly and not cutting corners
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
• Good communication and a team-first mindset
• A real understanding of the importance of cleanliness, safety, and consistency in the kitchen
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is helpful, but just as important is the right attitude and reliability

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