Kitchen Assistant

Fallow; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern British restaurant in St James’s Market seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team by ensuring cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining high food safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable and eager to learn, with attention to detail. This role offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Continuous Learning and Development programme

Wellbeing initiatives

50% restaurant discounts

Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment

Enhanced parental leave

Sabbaticals after three years employment

Staff meal during your shift

Qualifications

• Hardworking and reliable individual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks.
• Support chefs with stock rotation and waste management.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

KITCHEN ASSISTANT. Fallow was founded by three individuals in May 2019, two chefs Jack Croft and William Murray, and career hospitality entrepreneur James Robson. Fallow’s permanent home in St James’s Market was established in November 2021 and has attracted a string of awards including both the Marie Claire and GQ ‘sustainable restaurant of the year’ and the Caterer award for ‘best new restaurant’.

Role

As a Kitchen Assistant at Fallow, you will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen team, ensuring a clean, organized, and efficient working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with experienced chefs and gain valuable experience in an innovative culinary setting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, including washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as required by the chefs.
• Ensure work surfaces, storage areas, and kitchen floors are clean and hygienic.
• Handle deliveries, unpack supplies, and store ingredients correctly.
• Support chefs with stock rotation and waste management to maintain high food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

About you

• A hardworking and reliable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role is a plus but not essential – training will be provided.

The benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career progression
• Continuous Learning and Development programme including external opportunities such as WSET and Leadership courses
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Free welcome lunch for you and a guest
• 50% restaurant discounts across the group
• 25% Friends and Family discounts
• 50% discount on company retail
• Supplier trips, staff parties and team socials
• Staff meal during your shift
• Increased holiday entitlement after three years employment
• Enhanced parental leave (after one year’s employment)
• Sabbaticals (after three years employment)
• Fowl Mouth: the opportunity for our employees to use Fowl as a venue to organise a professional pop-up night

At FALLOW, we're passionate about fostering an environment that allows everyone to thrive and prosper, regardless of background. Diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach that promotes the voice of those experiences and viewpoints are beneficial for our company and, consequently, career advancement.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Fallow:
Modern British style cuisine