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

  • Production – All Roles

    Location:

    Ullswater Road, Penrith

    Hours:

    Full to Part Time
    Production - Working 1 - 5, 8 hour shifts, Monday to Friday
    Hygiene - Working 5, 4 hours shifts, Monday to Friday

    The Role:

    Cranstons Quality Butchers is a long-established successful family business in Penrith and we are looking for Bakers, Sausage Makers, Cleaners and more to work within our production facility on Ullswater Road, Penrith.

    The role is based within a busy environment, working within the well-established production team you will be responsible for producing and packing our own range of products from sausages to pies and much more.

    No previous experience is required as full training and support will be given.

    All employees have the benefit of receiving 25% discount within our shops for you and your household.

    If you are looking for a position within a secure business with a down to earth culture where everyone is given a voice, then this is the ideal role for you.

    We are hiring for individuals across all our production departments, including: Bakery, High Care, Sausage and Bacon, Kitchen and Hygiene.

    Full-time, Part Time, Permanent

    Hourly Rate - £11.23 to £12.05 depending on the role and job title.

  • Food Sampler

    Location:

    The location is around all of our Cranstons stores, although is largely based at our Cumbrian Foodhall in Penrith

    Hours:

    The hours of work are on a Friday and Saturday with the earliest start time being 11am and the latest finishing time being 4pm.

    The Role:

    Cranstons Quality Butcher are looking for a freelance worker interested in food sampling across all of our stores.

    The successful applicant would have a passion for quality food, be comfortable interacting with a variety of customers and would have some experience working with food. You would also be required to have access to a car because of the remote locations of some of our stores.

    Full training will be provided by Cranstons to provide you with the knowledge to effectively sample products.

    This job is the perfect opportunity for a freelance worker who would love to spend a few hours showcasing our wonderful handmade products. You could earn up to £80 a day and would get money to cover mileage on top of that.

    Requirements:

    The ability to drive or have access to a car is essential as travel will be required between our all our Cranstons stores.

  • Production Kitchen Supervisor

    Location:

    Ullswater Road, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7EH

    Hours:

    Full time and permanent 40 hours per week (additional hours may be required)

    The Role:

    Cranstons Quality Butchers are looking for an enthusiastic, food loving and creative supervisor chef/cook to join our busy production unit in Penrith.
    The role will include:
    - Preparing and cooking to a high standard, using quality ingredients from our production unit and local suppliers
    - Liaising with the team to ensure orders are fulfilled and that all stock levels are up to standard
    - Cooking food promptly in accordance to company recipes and ensuring consistency in quality and portion size
    - Working independently on food preparation or as part of a small team, maintaining high standards
    - Following relevant hygiene, health and safety guidelines and ensuring allergen procedures are followed
    - Communicating and being a part of the production management team
    - Carrying out and recording necessary checks and cleaning
    - Building and motivating an efficient team and being responsible for direct staffing issues

    The preferred candidate would be used to working in a fast pace kitchen environment with a great knowledge of food and cookery skills with experience managing people. However, we do offer training on site and are interested in candidates from all backgrounds.

    Why work here?
    - Company Pension
    - 25% Employee Discount Across the Company
    - Free On-Site Parking
    - You won’t work every weekend

    Salary, up to £12.65 per hour or £27,627 annually

  • Café Assistant – Full Time

    Location:

    Café Oswalds Penrith Foodhall, Ullswater Road, Penrith CA11 7EH

    Hours:

    Full-time to Part Time Up to 40 hours

    The Role:

    Cranstons Quality Butchers are looking for enthusiastic foodies to join our Oswald’s front of house team. Based above the Cumbrian Food Hall in Penrith.

    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 friendly place to work.

    We’re committed to finding the right people, so whether you’re after 8 hours or 35+ a week we’re sure there’s something we offer you.

    The wage is £11.01 (21 years and over) + the following perks…

    No split shifts
    Daily tips
    Free on-site parking
    A whopping 25% staff discount off everything we sell
    Investing in you - Long term service benefits include extra holiday days and a bonus scheme
    + more!
    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

  • Sales Assistant Full Time/ Part Time

    Location:

    Penrith Kingstreet and Cumbrian Foodhall

    Hours:

    20-40 hours per week

    The Role:

    Cranstons Quality Butchers is a long-established successful family business based throughout Cumbria and we are looking for Sales Assistants to join our team within both our Penrith Kingstreet and Cumbrian Foodhall

    Our retail assistants are key to the performance of our business and provide exceptional customer service to our valued customers.

    You will need to be customer-focused, with a friendly, polite, professional and positive attitude.

    You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

    You will be responsible for serving our customers, maintaining appropriate stock levels of our merchandise on the shop floor as well as some till work.

    All employees have the benefit of receiving 25% discount within our shops for you and your household.

    If you are looking for a position within a secure business with a down to earth culture where everyone is given a voice, then this is the ideal role for you.

    Wage £11.01 (for anybody over 21) we have an annual pay review every April with our hourly rate set to rise above NMW.

    Permanent Full time or Part time.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for any of the roles available please 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

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