Part 1 — Working at Milo's Restaurants
Working at Milo's Restaurants
ANNOUNCER: Part 1. You will hear a woman from a job agency giving information to a man about work in a chain of restaurants. First, you have some time to look at questions 1 to 5. Now listen carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.
WOMAN: So, I understand you're interested in restaurant work.
MAN: Yes, I've got a bit of experience, and I can provide references.
WOMAN: That's good. I can check all that later. Now, Milo's restaurants have some vacancies at the moment. They're a really good company to work for, with lots of benefits.
MAN: Oh right.
WOMAN: Yes, they've got a very good reputation for looking after staff. For example, all employees get training, even temporary staff.
MAN: Oh really? That's quite unusual, isn't it?
WOMAN: Certainly is.
MAN: And do staff get free uniforms too?
WOMAN: Um. You just need to wear a white T-shirt and black trousers, so probably not. But another benefit of working for a big company like this is that you can get a discount at any of their restaurants.
MAN: Even at weekends?
WOMAN: No, but you'll be working then anyway.
MAN: Oh yes, I suppose so. Most of their restaurants are in the city center, aren't they? So they're easy to reach by bus.
WOMAN: Yes, that's right. But if you finish a late shift after midnight, the company will pay for a taxi home.
MAN: I probably won't need one. I'd use my bike.
WOMAN: OK. Now they have some quite specific requirements. Milo's is a young dynamic company, and they're keen on building a strong team. It's important that you can fit in and get on well with everyone.
MAN: That's fine. The last place I worked was quite demanding too. We had to provide a very high level of service.
WOMAN: That's good, because that's equally important at Milo's. They want people who have an eye for detail.
MAN: That's fine. I'm used to that kind of environment.
WOMAN: Perfect. The final requirement is good communication skills. You'll need a certificate in English.
MAN: Sure.
ANNOUNCER: Before you hear the rest of the conversation, you have some time to look at questions 6 to 10. Now listen and answer questions 6 to 10.
WOMAN: Let's look at the current job vacancies at Milo's. The first one is in Wivenhoe Street.
MAN: Sorry, where?
WOMAN: Wivenhoe — W I V E N H O E. It's quite central, just off Cork Street.
MAN: Oh right.
WOMAN: They're looking for a breakfast supervisor.
MAN: That would be OK.
WOMAN: Responsibilities include checking portions and ensuring cleaning procedures are followed.
MAN: And what about the salary? In my last job I earned £9.50 per hour.
WOMAN: You'd start at £9.75, increasing to £11.25 after three months.
MAN: That's not too bad.
WOMAN: The only drawback is the early start. Breakfast begins at 7:00 am, so you'd start at 5:30 am and finish at 12:30 pm.
MAN: I see.
WOMAN: Another vacancy is at the City Road branch. That's for a junior chef.
MAN: I might prefer that.
WOMAN: You would assist the sous chef and senior staff, manage stock, and organize deliveries.
MAN: I've never done that before.
WOMAN: You'll work with experienced staff first. The salary is £23,000 per year.
MAN: OK.
WOMAN: If they like you, there's a good chance of promotion. The hours include evenings and weekends, but the restaurant is closed on Mondays. You also get one Sunday off every four weeks.
ANNOUNCER: That is the end of Part 1. You now have one minute to check your answers.
