Commis Chef

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We are looking for Commis Chefs to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will have the opportunity to begin or develop your culinary career within one of the UKs most historic institutions, supporting the delivery of high-quality food across a range of outlets including staff dining, banqueting, fine dining, and brasserie-style services.
As a Commis Chef, you will work under the guidance of senior chefs to prepare ingredients, assist in cooking and plating, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety. You will also be expected to understand and correctly use computerised food safety systems, including digital temperature probes and monitoring equipment.
Youll be accountable to:
Assist in the preparation and cooking of food across various sections of the kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality. Follow recipes and instructions provided by senior chefs, contributing to the smooth running of service. Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all food preparation areas.
Correctly use and understand computerised food safety systems, including:
Digital temperature probes for checking cooked and chilled food Monitoring fridge and freezer temperatures using automated systems. Logging and recording food safety data in line with HACCP procedures. Ensure compliance with food safety, health and safety, and allergen regulations. Assist with stock rotation and basic inventory tasks.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below .
What were looking for:
Understanding of a kitchen operation. Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices. Familiarity with HACCP procedures and allergen awareness. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good communication skills within a kitchen. Any previous experience in a professional kitchen. Basic culinary qualification or working towards (e.g. NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Professional Cookery).
It would be even better if you had or if youre willing to learn
Experience using digital temperature probes and kitchen monitoring systems. Competent to use computerised food safety systems.
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for .
What youll get in return:
30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years service). Generous pension scheme. 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 Thursday 29th January 2026 .
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HL Recruitment.
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 with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments .

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Location:
Westminster Abbey
Salary:
£28,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Catering

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