NARRATOR:
You will hear a man speaking.
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You will hear a man speaking to a recruitment advisor about jobs at a restaurant chain.
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First you have some time to look at questions one to five.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions one to five.
WOMAN:
Am I right that you're looking for work in a restaurant?
MAN:
Yes, I've worked in that sort of environment before and I can supply references.
WOMAN:
We can go through those later.
WOMAN:
Milo's restaurants have several vacancies at present.
WOMAN:
They're regarded as a very good employer and offer quite a few benefits.
MAN:
That sounds promising.
WOMAN:
They have an excellent reputation for looking after their staff.
WOMAN:
For instance, every employee receives training, including people on temporary contracts.
MAN:
You don't often find that, do you?
WOMAN:
No, you certainly don't.
MAN:
Are uniforms supplied free as well?
WOMAN:
It just says staff must wear a white t-shirt with black trousers, so apparently not.
WOMAN:
However, because Milo's is a large chain, employees can use a discount at any of its restaurants during the week.
MAN:
Does that include Saturdays and Sundays?
WOMAN:
No, although you'll probably be working on those days anyway.
MAN:
Most branches are in the city centre, aren't they?
MAN:
So I could reach them easily by bus.
WOMAN:
Yes, that's right.
WOMAN:
And if you're on a late shift that ends after midnight, the company pays for a taxi to take you home.
MAN:
I doubt I'd need that.
WOMAN:
They also have some fairly precise requirements for applicants.
WOMAN:
Milo's is a young, energetic business and wants to build a strong team, so you need to fit in and work well with other people.
MAN:
That wouldn't be a problem.
MAN:
It actually appeals to me.
MAN:
My previous workplace was demanding, too, and we were expected to maintain a very high standard of service.
WOMAN:
That's useful because service is just as important at Milo's.
WOMAN:
They want staff who notice the small details.
MAN:
I'm accustomed to working like that.
WOMAN:
The only other requirement is strong communication, so you'll need a qualification in English.
NARRATOR:
Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10.
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Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
WOMAN:
Now let's consider the vacancies Milo's currently has.
WOMAN:
The first is on Wivenhoe Street.
MAN:
What was the street called?
WOMAN:
It's quite central, just off Cork Street.
WOMAN:
The vacancy there is for a breakfast supervisor.
MAN:
I'd be happy with that.
WOMAN:
You'll probably know the sort of duties involved.
WOMAN:
You check, for example, that the portions are correct and make sure the procedures for keeping all the equipment clean are followed.
MAN:
My previous job was £9.50 an hour and I was hoping for slightly more.
WOMAN:
The starting rate is £9.75 an hour.
WOMAN:
After three months, it rises to £11.25. That's reasonable.
MAN:
I assume the day begins very early.
WOMAN:
Yes, that's the main drawback.
WOMAN:
On the other hand, your afternoons and evenings would be free.
WOMAN:
Breakfast service starts at 7 and you'd arrive at 5.30 to prepare everything.
WOMAN:
You'd finish at 12.30. Well, having the rest of the day free would be useful.
WOMAN:
There's another role you may want to consider at the City Road branch.
WOMAN:
It's a junior chef position, so again there's some responsibility.
MAN:
Actually, I might prefer that one.
WOMAN:
You'd support the sous-chef and the other senior chefs.
WOMAN:
You'd also ensure there was sufficient stock each week and organise all the deliveries.
MAN:
I haven't handled that before, but it sounds manageable once I've learned the routine.
WOMAN:
Yes, and at first you'd work alongside experienced staff so it shouldn't cause any difficulty.
WOMAN:
The pay is a little better, £23,000 a year.
WOMAN:
If your work is good, promotion can happen quite quickly, which is worth considering.
MAN:
It does sound interesting.
MAN:
What sort of hours would I work?
WOMAN:
The usual pattern, I think.
WOMAN:
There is plenty of evening and weekend work.
WOMAN:
Restaurants close on Mondays, but once every four weeks, you also get a Sunday off.
WOMAN:
Would you like me to send you...
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That is the end of part one.
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You now have one minute to check.
