About the job

Job summary

Please note: this is an ongoing recruitment campaign. 

House of Commons

The House of Commons a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK's thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Kitchen Steward to be a key part of our professional, award-winning team in the Catering Services of the House of Commons.

Catering Services aim to deliver the best quality service with an enthusiastic and professional team for the benefit of all our customers.  We are responsible for the efficient operation of the House of Commons catering facilities within the agreed financial framework.

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Chief Stewards / Stewarding Supervisor in all stewarding related matters in the Back of House areas concerning food and beverage equipment. As well as this, you will be responsible for ensuring that all Departmental Food, Health and Safety Policies are always met.

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Qualifications: Foundation Food Safety (or equivalent), Manual Handling & Safety in the Workplace, Foundation Health & Safety
• Relevant Kitchen experience working a similar position with a good understanding of Food hygiene and Health and Safety practices
• Have excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to undertake regular manual handling tasks as part of the daily work routine.

Person specification

The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:

• Relevant Kitchen experience working a similar position with a good understanding of Food hygiene and Health and Safety practices
• Have excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to undertake regular manual handling tasks as part of the daily work routine.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £24,959, House of Commons contributes £6,738 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

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit. 

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

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).

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Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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.