Commis Chef

** Please note this role attracts a Market Sector Allowance of £2,000 per annum**

We are looking for 4 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 (CRS) team at House of Lords and will also provide fine dining for some of the country’s 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 and a vital member of the kitchen team, you will set out your career path gaining experience, knowledge, and skills within CRS. Along the way you will be trained and supported by the team working round you. On your journey you will learn to work in all our outlets within CRS, Peers Dining Room (PDR) Restaurant, Barry Room Brasserie, Banqueting and Staff restaurants.

You will be responsible for assisting the Senior Chefs within the kitchen you are working preparing and cooking high-quality food with highest standards within our Restaurants, Banqueting, and Staff dining services. Also to maintain highest standard of Food Hygiene.

This role requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary excellence. Your attitude and hunger will take you a long way within your career.

You’ll be accountable for/to:

• Ensure that all equipment is clean, organised, and in good working condition.
• Adhere to strict hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the restaurant's menu and standards.
• Master a wide range of cooking Techniques & methods, including grilling, sautéing, roasting, baking, steaming, and poaching.
• Develop your Knife Skills, knife techniques for cutting.
• Recipes and Techniques: To learn & memorise classic recipes, techniques, skills from different cuisines.

If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.

What we’re looking for:

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other kitchen staff members to achieve common goals.
• Time Management to tasks efficiently and prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Problem-Solving to learn to think critically and find solutions to challenges that may arise in the kitchen.
• Communication is key in the kitchen and is one of the most important things in the kitchen is to communicate clearly and effectively with team members, CRS colleagues and superiors.
• Being flexible and adaptable in changing circumstances and demands of the kitchen and working day.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings & weekends.

The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for.

What you’ll get in return:

• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
• Chef uniform for work.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan for travel on the train.
• 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!

The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

• Make laws.
• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.

Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 6th October 2024.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contactHL Recruitment.

The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.