Kitchen Assistant - Fast-Paced Team, Tips & 50% Discount

Loungers; Ilkley; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips shared among team

Free meal on every shift

50% discount on food & drinks from day

Paid breaks

Staff food every shift

Job summary

Loungers is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Vitello Lounge — part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. This is a busy kitchen role with paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one. You’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support chefs with prep.

Ideal for someone who loves working in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in high standards, teamwork, and reliability. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Team player who shows up on time and gives it everything.
• Pride in doing things properly and not cutting corners.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work at pace.
• Good communication and a team-first mindset.
• Understanding the importance of cleanliness, safety and consistency in the kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality helps, but the right attitude and reliability are key.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well organized 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Punctuality

Reliability

Team player

Good communication

Attention to cleanliness

Job description

Loungers is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Vitello Lounge — part of Loungers, proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. This is a busy kitchen role with paid breaks, staff meals, and 50% off food and drinks from day one. You’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support chefs with prep.

Ideal for someone who loves working in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in high standards, teamwork, and reliability. Evening/weekend work may be required.