Market House is a one-of-a-kind dining and meeting space in the heart of Cambridge. Spreading over five floors of the iconic Grade II listed building, Market House comprises a fine dining restaurant, private dining rooms, an atmospheric Wine Bar with a popular casual menu, a stunning Food Lab and flexible meeting spaces.
As the Sous Chef, you will work together with the Head Chef and the rest of the team to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen, a very high level of food is prepared, cooked and served and comply with all Food Safety legislation.
This is a full-time role of 45 hours per week.
The work location is: Market House, 12 Market Hill, Cambridge, CB2 3NJ, England
Responsibilities:
- To deputise for the Head Chef, ensuring a high level of Food Cooking, Presentation and Service;
- To plan seasonal menus with the Head Chef;
- To purchase and examine foodstuffs from suppliers to ensure quality;
- To manage stock control;
- To manage food portion and wastage;
- To comply with Food Safety legislation and SOPs, including Food Hygiene, allergens, COSSH and HACCAP;
- To coach and train other kitchen personal.
Requirements:
- Food Safety Qualification- minimum Level 3
- NVQ/SVQ (or equivalent years experience): Level 3
- City and Guilds in Professional Cookery qualification
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene, Allergens, COSSH, HACCAP and Natasha’s Law
- Knowledge of Stock Control
- Ability to Deal with Suppliers
- An Understanding of Gross Profit and Achieving it
- A Keen Interest in Food and Knowledge of Food Trends
- Flexibility and Willingness to Embrace New Ideas and Processes
- A Team Player
- A Positive 'Can-do' Attitude and Approachable Manner
- High Level Attention to Detail
- Fluent in English, Spoken and Written
- Be of Smart Appearance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
