About the job

Job summary

We are looking for a Pastry Commis Chef in our Catering & Retail Service department at House of Lords. This is an exciting position for someone that will work across multiple outlets including fine dining restaurants, large and small banqueting and events, and staff dining outlets!

This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament working Monday to Friday!

As a Pastry Commis Chef, you will be producing fresh breads, plated desserts for restaurants and events (fining dining and brasserie style), afternoon tea (restaurants and events), canapes, homemade ice creams and sorbets and a variety of chocolate products daily. Your passion will shine through the dishes you create and will feel comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment. 

Job description

You’ll be accountable for/to:  

• Supporting the Senior Pastry chef in the functional operation of the Pastry kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of Food Quality, Customer Service, Food hygiene and Health & Safety are strictly adhered to.
• Ensuring that all necessary communication is clear, concise, and understood. To be aware of any changes in menus, cleaning, production, food safety, bookings and anything that could impact the operations of the Pastry kitchen.
• Ensuring that legal and company requirements are adhered to in respect of Hygiene, Health & Safety, Employment Law, and Food Safety Laws for all staff, visitors, and customers.
• Have an excellent knowledge of H.A.C.C.P, C.O.S.H.H. and F.I.F.O. To be able to explain and demonstrate their importance.
• Actively participate to assist the senior chef team in achieving the departments financial goals.

Person specification

What we’re looking for: 

• NVQ Level 1 & 2 qualifications in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent work experience.
• A professional, innovative, and creative chef with the skills and fortitude to tackle the range of challenges.
  
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the ability to build effective relationships and work successfully within a team.

Benefits

Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/

What you’ll get in return: 

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
• Chef uniform for work. 
• Generous pension scheme. 
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
• On the job training and support. 
• External learning and training Courses.  

Things you need to know

Selection process details

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

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

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

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.