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We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Line Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a strong understanding of food safety and preparation techniques. As a Line Cook, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently, delivering high-quality meals to our guests in a fast-paced restaurant environment. Responsibilities: Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes and standards. Assist in the preparation of ingredients, including chopping, marinating, and seasoning. Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service. Monitor food stock levels and assist with inventory management as needed. Help train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and food safety practices. Participate in daily kitchen operations, including setting up workstations and cleaning up after service. Requirements Proven experience as a Line Cook or in a similar role within a restaurant or culinary setting. Strong knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques. Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively. A passion for cooking and willingness to learn new skills within the culinary field. Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required. Experience: minimum 1 year required Join us in creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests while furthering your culinary career!

Location: Midsummer House, Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA Salary: Up to £34,000 plus tips (DOE) (up to £9,000 potential tip earnings) Hours: Wednesday – Saturday (Every week) Holiday: 5 weeks holiday (inclusive of 2 weeks over Christmas, 1 week in spring and 2 weeks in summer) Days: This is a permanent job, four days a week, including lunch and dinner service every day we are open. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday. Flexibility to work all shifts between all specified days is required. About Us As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade as East Anglia’s only Michelin 2-star restaurant , Chef Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated and modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality. We are currently looking to expand the front of house team by recruiting individuals who are committed to providing an unparalleled level of service to its guests and leave them wanting to return again. We are looking for an Assistant Sommelier to join the team, experience essential. SUMMARY OF POSITION The sommelier must be passionate about food, beverage and hospitality, whose attention to detail is second to none. You will be responsible for supporting the ground floor dining team and head sommelier in the running of the beverages department, providing highly efficient and effective service, educating and recommending guest on wines with trained skills and expertise as well as training members and management on wines. The ideal candidate should have a stable employment history and preferably but not necessarily hold wine/hospitality qualification. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES · Previous experience in a similar role is preferred · A passion for wine, food and for the industry · The ability to work in a team · Willingness to always go the extra mile · Energetic, highly motivated and welcoming · Able to work under pressure, in fast-paced environment, with calmness, kindness and control · Very enthusiastic and dedicated to a successful career in Michelin starred restaurants · Excellent customer service skills · Very well organised Midsummer House are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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