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 CDP, you will get to work in all sections of the kitchens learning from a brigade of award winning chefs, picking up new skills on a daily basis.
This role would suit a candidate used to fresh food and high standards, who has experience cooking with changing menus to reflect the seasons.
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge and ability to run a section
- Prepare, cook and present high quality food
- Stock control
- Portion control
- Waste control
- Adhere to all SOPs, including Food Hygiene, allergens, COSSH and HACCAP
- Keep up to date with food trends
- Assisting the Executive Head Chef and the Senior Sous/ Sous Chef with new Creative menu ideas and recipes
- Help manager and train other chefs such as commis and Apprentice chef
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- Food Safety Qualification- minimum Level Two
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene, allergens, COSSH and HACCAP
- Manual handling techniques
- High level Attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
- Team player qualities
- A positive 'can-do' attitude and approachable manner
- Understandable level of English, spoken and written
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £24,960.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 10/03/2026
