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Reference number

322178

Salary

£25,986
A
Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Job grade

Other
CGD2

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Catering Services

Type of role

Estates
Other

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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Job summary

Please note: this is a rolling recruitment campaign and applications will be sifted on a regular basis.

House of Commons

The House of Commons is a unique and exciting place to work right at the heart of the UK’s thriving democratic system. 

Behind the scenes, the House of Commons Service is made up of more than 3,000 employees who support and facilitate the smooth day to day running of the House. They provide professional services to Members of Parliament, their staff, and the wider parliamentary community.

Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Barista to be a key part of our professional, award-winning team in the Catering Services of the House of Commons.

Catering Services aim to deliver the best quality service with an enthusiastic and professional team for the benefit of all our customers.  We are responsible for the efficient operation of the House of Commons catering facilities within the agreed financial framework.

Job description

Baristas are required to work within the team supporting the Supervisors and Manager to ensure the smooth and effective running of the catering services premium coffee outlets, a busy Catering operation.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all food and beverages and displays are replenished regularly. whilst meeting agreed customer and operational standard Helping to ensure that the venue is kept clean, free of litter and supporting and the guest experience.

The post holder will be passionate about food, beverages, customer service and must be able to work as part of a team. The role will include cash handling for which a great deal of accuracy is required, ordering of product lines, stock taking and will include some administrative duties.

Person specification

  • Relevant cafeteria / barista experience in a similar position, working in a high volume, high quality establishment.
  • Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, written and oral, able to build effective relationships with, and relate to people at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
Alongside your salary of £25,986, House of Commons contributes
£7,016 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including: 

  • 30 days’ annual leave (increasing to 35 days after first full leave year).
  • Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.
  • Interest free season ticket loan and bicycle loan
  • Secure employment in an industry that isn’t noted for its stability.
  • Excellent ‘In-House’ and external training for professional and career progression.
  • Free staff meals and uniforms provided and laundered.
  • Free Safety Shoes after 3 months.
  • ‘Star Awards’ staff recognition scheme.
  • Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 helpline.

Selection process details

CV & Supporting Statement – If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with a 500 word limit. 

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description. 

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 nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Recruitment Team
  • Email : recruitment@parliament.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@parliament.uk
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