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Mitchells & Butlers is a pub and restaurant operator. They run All Bar One, Toby Carvery and Harvester.
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Job description from Mitchells & Butlers
No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!
With your support as a Kitchen Assistant at Toby Carvery - Chelmer Tavern, everything will run smoothly! You'll make sure the kitchen is stocked up, clean, tidy and ready for the shift ahead; supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.
Join us at Toby Carvery, they don't call us the 'home of the roast' for nothing! Our Toby Carvery family make every visit personal; we love having fun and we truly care about making great memories for our guests. If you love Yorkies as much as we do, we want to hear from you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?
- Flexible shifts to fit around you.
- A massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery, we've got you covered.
- 20% discount across all off our brands for up to 5 friends and family.
- Hastee Pay - no more waiting for payday, you can access your earned pay when you need it.
- Opportunities to grow with paid for qualifications.
- Discounts on gym memberships.
- Team Socials - work hard, play hard!
On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS KITCHEN ASSISTANT YOU'LL…
- Set up the kitchen ready for the day.
- Help keep the kitchen clean during a busy shift.
- Work as part of a team, supporting the chefs to serve food to be proud of.
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Job insights from Breakroom
Kitchen and catering assistant
Kitchen porters or kitchen assistants prepare food, make sure chefs have everything they need
What you’ll do as a kitchen and catering assistant:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay kitchen assistants enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
97% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay kitchen assistants market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
67% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
94% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Mitchells & Butlers pay kitchen assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
48% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do kitchen assistants get of their shift pattern at Mitchells & Butlers?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 54% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 43% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 3% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
44% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for kitchen assistants to book a holiday at Mitchells & Butlers?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
41% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and August 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Mitchells & Butlers managers change kitchen assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
71% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for kitchen assistants to take sick leave at Mitchells & Butlers?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
52% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
67% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and August 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
42% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
53% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for kitchen assistants to work at Mitchells & Butlers?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
48% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do kitchen assistants at Mitchells & Butlers recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do kitchen assistants get enough training when they start at Mitchells & Butlers?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are kitchen assistants given support to progress at Mitchells & Butlers?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and August 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do kitchen assistants think Mitchells & Butlers head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
86% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do kitchen assistants feel well informed about how Mitchells & Butlers is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and October 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Mitchells & Butlers employees say about their job
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Best thing
Meeting new people
Worst thing
Bad hours
Mitchells & Butlers Chef, November 2023
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Best thing
It’s not too busy
Worst thing
Hours
Mitchells & Butlers Chef de partie, October 2023
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