Pastry Commis Chef

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
• Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
• On the job training and support.
• External learning and training Courses.

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 14th April 2024.

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

Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.

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.