UK Ministry Of Defense Westminster , CO 80035
Posted 2 days ago
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Reference number
354537
Salary
£25,500 - £25,700
plus a Market Sector Allowance of £2,000 per annum
GBP
Job grade
Other
HL3
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
Catering & Retail Services
Type of role
Other
Working pattern
Full-time
Number of jobs available
5
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About the job
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Location
Westminster
About the job
Job summary
We are looking for 5 outstanding Commis Chefs who is looking to take the next step in their career journey.
This is an exciting position for someone to work in our Catering & Retail Services team at House of Lords that will cook in the famous Peers Dining Room and Banqueting which will provide fine dining for some of the countrys elite including Royalty and Members of State as well the Lords on a regular basis.
This is an opportunity to work in a unique venue in Parliament. You will be using the finest & freshest quality ingredients on a day-to-day basis and yes you heard this right all done in the working week Monday to Friday!
As a Commis Chef you will deliver high levels of creativity, production, and service. Your passion will shine through the dishes you help create and feel comfortable to work in a fast-paced professional environment.
Job description
Youll be accountable for/to:
Carrying out the mise-en-place tasks as set out by Line manager.
Help support stockholding, input to menus, ordering.
Complying with all House of Lords, food hygiene & health & safety procedures.
Ensure area of work is ready for start of service clean & tidy.
Have good knowledge of all menus and ingredients.
Person specification
What were looking for:
Experience working in fine dining establishments.
A professional, innovative, creative chef with the skills and fortitude to tackle the range of challenges thought out the day with a passion to do and learn.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills, both written and oral, with the ability to build effective relationships and work successfully within a team.
NVQ Level 1 & 2 or 3 qualifications in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
Details of our employee benefits can be found at https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/offices/lords/lordshro/employee-benefits/
What youll 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.
Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
The opportunity to witness history in the making!
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 Ministry Of Defense