Join the Cranstons team
Cranstons employ a dedicated team of over 200 people across our head office, retail shops, kitchens and production centre. We are committed to developing each team member and strongly believe in offering our employees opportunities to grow and progress. If you feel you have what it takes to join the Cranstons team please have a look through our current vacancies.
What can you expect as a Cranstons Employee
• Opportunities to progress (many of our current senior managers started in junior positions).
• Quality training for team members at all levels of the business.
• 25% off within any of our shops for you and your household.
• A down-to-earth respectful culture where everyone is given a voice.
“Fed up of split shifts and evening work in the catering industry I joined Cranstons as a mature apprentice. It’s been a great move for me and for my young family, I’m now a fully trained butcher and manage Cranstons Orton Grange Food Hall. It’s a really supportive friendly company with plenty of opportunities for progression.”
Chris Russell – Cranstons Orton Grange manager
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Chef
Location:
Cafe Oswalds (above our Cumbrian Foodhall) Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EH
Hours:
We are looking for individuals to work up to 40 hours and are open to exploring part time and job sharing arrangements.
The Cafe Oswalds is open 7 days a week so some weekend work will be required.
The Role:
Cranstons Quality Butchers are looking for an enthusiastic, food loving and creative Chef to join our small kitchen team at Café Oswalds above our Penrith Foodhall.
This is a rare opportunity for a Chefs Position where you can show your love for food and creative flare using quality local products with; sociable, daytime, straight shifts that doesn’t impact your evenings.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our well oiled machine of 20+ staff delivering great service & quality food in a laid back working environment.
Don’t be fooled, when we say laid back we mean hard graft and fast paced, like any catering job out there (if you know, you know) – but our team will testify to it being rewarding and full of teamwork! Our team will quickly train you up and show you the ropes, we just need you to bring a willingness to learn.
Key Tasks
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food to high standard, using quality ingredients from our onsite Butchers, Deli and Local Suppliers
• Liaising with the Head Chef and kitchen team to ensure orders are fulfilled and that all stock levels are up to standard
• Following relevant hygiene, health and safety guidelines to a high standard and ensuring allergen procedures are followed
• Working independently on food preparation or as part of a small team, maintaining high standards of service and hygiene to ensure a positive experience for customers
• Serving food promptly in accordance to company procedures and ensuring consistency in quality and portion size
• Working with quality ingredients from the Food Hall below, it’s a fantastic opportunity to put forward new ideas for the main menu and seasonal specials
• Communicating with both the kitchen staff and front of house to ensure excellent customer service
• Carrying out and recording necessary checks and cleaning
Pay
Up to £13.75 dependent on age and experience
What we offer
• 25% employee discount to be used across any of our Retail Outlets and Café Oswalds
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Daily Tips
• Day time shifts – you won’t work past 6pm
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• Save for your future with our pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Next steps
• Apply today with a copy of your CV by emailing
recruitment@cranstons.net• If successful you will be invited for an in person interview with a follow up
small trial shiftRequirements:
Job Requirements
• Food and Catering knowledge gained by past work experience or a formal qualification
• A Foodie - someone that loves working with Food
• The initiative to identify tasks that need to be completed
• Understanding of Food Hygiene measures and Allergen awareness
• Strong written/spoken English and Maths skills
• IT knowledge – working with our ordering system and Microsoft applications
We are open to applicants that don’t meet every requirement or experience and we can offer further support and internal training for a candidate willing to learn.
Production Operative
Location:
Cranstons Production Unit, Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EH
Hours:
We are looking for individuals to work up to 40 hours and are open to exploring part time and job sharing arrangements.
The Role:
As a Cranston's Production Operative you will have the opportunity to work for a down to earth business where the managers work alongside staff on the production line.
We pride ourselves in the quality of our local, handmade produce that feeds people throughout Cumbria. If you would like to be part of a busy and well established production team based on Ullswater Road this could be the opportunity for you.
We are looking for production operatives to join our pie department in our production unit.
All positions are entry level with no specific experience required, although if working in our kitchen team, past experience working with food would be desirable.
Key Tasks
• Mix and load ingredients into machines
• Cook to our delicious recipes in a timely manner
• Quality checking products
• Store all food away correctly
• Pack good for shops or wholesale companies
• Work alongside the wider production team in a relaxed environment
• Keep work areas clean and tidy
Pay
The starting rate of pay is £12.02 and will rise to £12.29 after a successful probationary period.
What we offer
• Pay above other production units in the area
• In house progression opportunities – many of our production supervisors and department managers set out as production operatives or apprentices
• Permanent contracts with guaranteed hours
• 25% in store discount
• Save for your future with our pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
Next steps
• Apply today with a copy of your CV by emailing
recruitment@cranstons.net• If successful you will be invited for an in person interview with a follow up
small trial shiftRequirements:
Job Requirements
• Some experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working in a kitchen or food environment (desirable not essential)
• The flexibility to work a day shift starting from 5am
• The initiative to identify tasks that need to be completed
• The drive to work hard and contribute to the success of your department
How to apply
If you would like to apply for any of the roles available please complete the form below or, send your CV and a brief email explaining why you would like to join the Cranstons team to recruitment@cranstons.net.
If you have any further questions about a role please also direct these to recruitment@cranstons.net or give our recruitment team a ring on 01768 868 680, extension 217
Can’t find the job
you’re looking for?If you are interested in working for Cranstons you can register an interest by submitting the e-form on this page or by emailing recruitment@cranstons.net.
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