Kitchen Catering Assistant - Peers Dining Group Restaurant

House of Lords • Westminster, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Catering Assistant supports the kitchen brigade at the Peers’ Dining Group Restaurant, assisting chefs with food preparation, service and basic cooking. The role includes helping prepare and cook simple hot snacks and light dishes under supervision, while maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, safety and organisation. The assistant also supports stock rotation, deliveries and safe food storage, contributing to efficient service in a refined, service-led fine dining environment for Members, their guests and staff. The position is based on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster and involves working collaboratively within a professional kitchen team.

Requirements

• A positive, reliable and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Genuine interest in food, catering or hospitality.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow instructions.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Openness to feedback and a desire to develop in a professional catering environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality role; willingness to learn is also noted.
• Experience in a fine dining or high-quality environment.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and simple cooking.
• Interest in progressing within a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs with food preparation, service and basic cooking tasks.
• Prepare and cook simple hot snacks and light dishes under supervision, including sandwiches, toasted items, soups and other basic menu items.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries and safe storage of food and supplies.
• Maintain clean, organised and compliant storage areas.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team and support colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Respond to team needs and demonstrate a positive, reliable and proactive approach.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave, rising to 35 days after one year.
• Generous Civil Service pension scheme.
• Comprehensive Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities across diverse professions.
• Opportunity to witness democracy in action and work in a place of historic national significance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed