Preparation Unit Team Member

Jerk Junction needs you!

Jerk Junction started life in Chorlton-cum-Hardy and has been serving the best homemade Caribbean street food in Manchester for over 15 years.

We are the best in class...

• Hygiene Rating - https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/en-GB/1273484/
• Takeaway Champions 2026 - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17906792102340314/?hl=en
• Eat MCR - https://www.eatmcr.co.uk/culture/jerk-junction-its-in-the-seasoning/
• Black Pound - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18097432816286926/?hl=en
• the Manc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkOtIK2M1BY
• Manchester Beer Festival July 2026 - https://manchestercraftbeerfestival.com/
• Jerk Junction x Altrincham Markets - https://www.instagram.com/p/CciSla6MUhF/
• Manchester Evening News - https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/best-caribbean-food-restaurants-takeaways-23882691

We are currently looking for ideally experienced, professional and reliable members for our preparation unit who can multitask in a high volume kitchen.

You MUST be available to work weekends and evenings.

GIMME THE JERK BABY!!

Candidates should be comfortable and competent working in a busy, fast paced and vibrant Caribbean kitchen.

We move fast at Jerk Junction...if we love you as much as you love us immediate next day start is available.

Full training will be provided.

We have a number of team members and chefs with vast amounts of experience in hospitality that will support you along your journey at Jerk Junction.

Food and hygiene certificates desired.

Responsibilities for Preparation Unit Team Member

• Seasoning products
• Handling raw and cooked products
• Supporting our chefs in the cooking process
• Confident in dealing and approaching diverse groups of people; customer queries, complaints, questions, issues etc.
• Maintaining high energy levels whilst working both efficiently and productively is essential.
• Delivering ‘best in town’ customer service
• Opening or closing down the kitchen; cleaning, set up, using kitchen equipment etc.

Skills Required;

• Honest and trustworthy with a genuine smile that can connect with customers to make them feel valued
• Show initiative and confident in loan working during periods of the day
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work as ‘one team’ and have strong communications skills to work with back of house chefs
• Attentive and adaptable learner
• Customer service focused
• Confident in cash handling

Team member benefits:

• Free meal while on shift
• Discount on meals out of hours
• Free uniform
• Pension
• Free training
• Immediate start available
• Rota completed in advanced - 3 weeks worth at all times
• Overtime opportunities
• Monthly pay - the last Friday of the month

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus
• Tips

Application question(s):

• In ONE word describe yourself...
• Do you have a clean driving licence and are you able to drive a car/van?
• Are you able to work evening shifts and weekends?

Work Location: One location