Overview
Catering Compliance Assistant Officer – Westminster, SW1A 0PW
We are looking for Catering Compliance Assistant Officer to join our Catering and Retail Services Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will ensure that all catering operations comply with current food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
The role supports compliance Manger and the catering team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, documentation, and operational compliance in line with UK legislation and internal policies.
You’ll be accountable to:
* Conduct regular checks to ensure adherence to Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations (England) 2013.
* Maintain accurate records of temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and allergen information.
* Monitor and report on compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
* Support risk assessments and ensure safe working practices within health & safety, food safety food preparation and service areas.
* Assist in training catering staff on hygiene, food handling, and compliance procedures, Mandatory Act training.
* Ensure cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, including equipment and surfaces.
* Respond to customer queries regarding food safety and allergens.
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below.
What we’re looking for:
* Knowledge of UK food safety legislation and best practices.
* Experience in a catering or compliance-related role.
* Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Support in contract management.
* Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
* Level 3 Food Safety or HACCP training.
* Experience in Hotels, schools, healthcare, or large-scale catering environments.
* Familiarity with digital compliance systems.
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).
* 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:
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.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
