About the job

Job summary

The Customer Experience and Service Delivery team aims to deliver a comfortable, safe and efficient environment for Members, their staff and staff of the House to work in; as well as providing a welcoming and functional environment for all visitors to the House of Commons.

Catering Services sit within the Customer Experience and Service Delivery team and are responsible for the efficient operation of the House of Commons catering facilities within an agreed financial framework.

Catering Services at the House of Commons promotes a culture that adheres to the highest ethical standards across all areas of our business. Our commitment to excellence in all we do, combined with a desire to understand, and fulfil our guests’ requirements translates into our customer experience.

Job description

Together with the Senior Chef to be responsible for the efficient and effective running of a designated kitchen to include:

• The preparation, production and service of all menu and related items
• The supervision of staff under their brigade
• Operating within Food Safety, Health and Safety regulations and financial remit

Person specification

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Must have relevant catering qualifications i.e. City and Guilds 706:1&2 or NVQ level 1,2&3 or equivalent qualification(s).
• Experience in similar position, of successfully working in all areas of the kitchen, working in a high volume, multi-outlet, high quality venue.
• Good communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and work successfully within a team, whilst upholding the values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Good awareness of current catering trends and catering practices.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £28,902, House of Commons contributes £7,803 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

Next Steps and Additional Information

• Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1-6 in the Job Description. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.