Kitchen Assistant - Temporary Contract

Loungers; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips paid

Free meals on shift

50% food & drinks discount

Paid breaks

Staff food every shift

Job summary

Loungers is hiring a Kitchen Assistant for a temporary seasonal role at Carro Lounge. Earn up to £12.71/hr plus tips, with paid breaks, staff meals, and a 50% food and drink discount from day one. No prior experience required; they’ll teach you the rest.

It’s a temporary position with a set end date, offering a supportive kitchen environment and opportunities to transition to longer term work if the fit is right.

Qualifications

• Cleanliness and safety understood and applied in a busy kitchen.
• Hospitality experience helpful, but not essential.
• Positive attitude and reliability are key.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and well organised.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards across kitchen areas and equipment.
• Support chefs with food prep during service.
• Follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures.
• Adhere to Lounge kitchen processes and guidelines.
• Work as part of a team to deliver a great customer experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Team player

Punctual

Strong work ethic

Good communication

Job description

We’re hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Carro 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 shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Hourly paid flexible contract. Ideal for people looking for temporary 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
• 50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge, Cosy Club, & Brightside) from day one
• No uniform policy
• 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