Kitchen Porter

Loungers plc; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Paid breaks

Staff meals every shift

50% off food & drinks from day one

Flexible hours (evenings/weekends)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Edmundo Lounge, part of Loungers plc, is recruiting a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised while supporting chefs with prep. This role is vital to ensure meals are prepared to standard and on time.

The position offers up to £12.71/hr plus tips, paid breaks, staff meals every shift and 50% off food and drinks from day one, with flexible hours including evenings and weekends in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Keep kitchen clean and organised
• Maintain high cleanliness and safety standards
• Follow food hygiene and safety procedures

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and organised
• Support chefs with food prep during service
• Follow hygiene and safety procedures
• Work as part of the team to ensure a great customer experience

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Reliability

Good communication

Job description

We’re hiring a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to join Edmundo Lounge – 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 who loves being part of a busy kitchen team and takes pride in keeping standards high.

About the Kitchen Porter 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 Porter / 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