Total 11 Junior Executive level F&B / Tourism / Hospitality job vacancies in Braintree, Essex

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Kitchen Assistant. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Due to the nature of the business availability across Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday is an essential part of the role.

Kitchen Assistant

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub classics then you could be our next Kitchen Assistant at Chicken & Grill pubs, an important part of the McMullen’s family. We can offer you….

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Shift flexibility
• Weekly pay
• Great live in accommodation - if required
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform
• We also offer industry-relevant Apprenticeships if you would like to develop your skills further, so you can earn while you learn

Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant

• Assist in setting up and closing down the kitchen ready for service or the next trading session
• Keep the kitchen and all equipment clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
• Ensure that the kitchen does not run out of clean crockery and cutlery during service
• Be a team player, helping and assisting the Chefs when required

Under 21 £8.65

21 £11.49

Kitchen Assistant - required for our new luxury care home ‘The Moat House' located in Great Easton near Great Dunmow, Essex, Part of the Country Court Family.
Hours: 30 Hours per week, working weekends on rota (Workings hours- 08:00 to 18:30)
Moat House Care Home is in Great Easton near Great Dunmow, Essex is due to open in October 2023. The sixty-bed home has been completely refurbished and will include six well-appointed suites, promoting a lifestyle for residents that will offer a luxurious environment with exceptional personalised care. Together with round-the-clock hospitality and a daily fine-dining menu, our home will be a wonderful addition to the local community.
Our Kitchen assistants are the back bone of our award winning Kitchens, where you'll be assisting in planning, preparing and delivering a high quality nutritionally benefitting plate of food that not only tickles the taste buds but also makes a difference to health and wellbeing!
JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY
We’re proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 2,800+ employees and over 40 care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas – we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!
ABOUT THE KITCHEN ASSISTANT ROLE
Within the Kitchen Assistant role, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:

Help our chefs prepare & deliver stunning food for our residents.
Make sure that the food is correctly labelled & meets the specific dietary requirements for our Residents.
Wastage from the preparation is kept to a minimum.
Follow COSHH & Health & Safety Standards

ABOUT YOU
We want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team

Experience as a Kitchen Assistant or a similar role
Good knowledge & experience with food safety
Friendly & approachable and work well in a team
Knowledge of COSHH & Health & Safety standards
An understanding of the care sector would be advantageous

IN RETURN
You’ll be joining a family business and will benefit from our generous range of benefits which include:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
Annual pay reviews, pension contributions & enhanced bank holiday rates
Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training and development and nationally recognised qualifications*
Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme*
Pension Contributions & access to the Blue Light Discount Card.
Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff

*Subject to Terms and Conditions
Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Kitchen Assistant sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you.
PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.We are no longer accepting overseas applications for sponsorship.

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 am to 7 pm At Avery Healthcare we believe in caring for those who care for our residents; we recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues,supportingyour career development byoffering a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts. We are now seeking acompassionate,enthusiastic, and dedicatedindividualto join our friendly, award-winning team as Kitchen Assistant. ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Kitchen Assistant is tosupport the catering function in food preparation and maintaining a clean environment for the safe production of beverages and meals, ensuring a high quality and comprehensive service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilitieswillinclude: Understanding the principles of safe food handling, to ensure all food preparations undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene. Contributingfully to team working, responding positively tocolleagues,and actioning all reasonable work instructions promptly. Advisingon the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring thetimelyandappropriate orderingof replacement goods. Actingaccordingly towards residents and their visitors, respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident. ABOUT YOU To be successful in your application, youwill live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust: Hold Basic Food Hygiene Certificate anddemonstrateshigh standardsof personal hygiene. Have theknowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Be an efficient worker, capable of a high level of sustained physical effort and able to respond to a demanding workload. Demonstrate initiative and display a positive and flexible aptitude to team working. Exhibit a caring and understanding attitude towards the residents. ABOUT AVERY As one of the largestproviders of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the lateryearsof our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of creating meaningful lives together is reached by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes whilst establishing ourselves as the preferred choice forresidents and employees. Please note this role will require: A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Location: Enfield, EN3
Salary: £14.73 per hour
Hours: 7am - 3pm

Candidate MUST have A DBS

Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Food Service Assistant to join our team in Enfield EN3. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in cooking and as a kitchen assistant, ensuring that all food is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards while maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, including basic cooking tasks, assembling sandwiches, salads, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Cooking: Perform cooking duties as required, ensuring that food is cooked to the correct temperature, taste, and presentation standards.
• Kitchen Assistance: Support the kitchen team by assisting with food prep, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring all cooking utensils and equipment are properly sanitized and stored.
• Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and service areas, including washing dishes, cleaning work surfaces, and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards, to ensure a safe environment for both staff and customers.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service, assisting with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a food service environment, with a strong background in cooking and kitchen assistance.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations (training will be provided if necessary).
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays if required.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage of £14.73.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

How to Apply:

please submit your application or call us on 0121 450 8950 and ask for Regnin

Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Location: Enfield, EN3
Salary: £14.73 per hour
Hours: 7am -3pm

Candidate MUST have a DBS

Job Summary:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our team in Enfield EN3. The ideal candidate will support the day-to-day operations of our food service, ensuring that all customers receive high-quality service and that all food is prepared, presented, and served in a hygienic and professional manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and ensuring all requests are handled promptly and efficiently.
• Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation of meals, including basic cooking, assembling sandwiches, salads, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Serving: Serve food and beverages to customers in a courteous and friendly manner, ensuring all items are presented attractively and in a timely fashion.
• Cleanliness: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and service areas, including washing dishes, cleaning work surfaces, and disposing of waste appropriately.
• Stock Management: Monitor inventory levels, restock items as needed, and inform the supervisor of any shortages or issues with supplies.
• Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards, to ensure a safe environment for both staff and customers.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth and efficient service, assisting with various tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience in a food service or similar environment is preferred but not essential.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with customers and colleagues.
• Basic food preparation skills and a keen interest in food and beverage service.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations (training will be provided if necessary).
• Good communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays if required.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly wage of £14.73.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and friendly team.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• [Include any additional benefits such as free meals, uniform, etc.]

How to Apply:

please submit your CV or call us on 0121 450 8950 and ask for Regnin

If your ambition is to build a career in a long established, successful family run business, where guests come first and quality is paramount, come and join us as a Kitchen Assistant. We’re independent, so believe in investing in the future and we love home-grown talent. We treat all our people like part of the family – you’ll be respected, trained, coached and encouraged to grow in confidence, to achieve more than you thought you were capable of.

Kitchen Assistant

So, if you’re as passionate as we are about delivering delicious fresh rotisserie chicken, along with chargrilled meats and pub classics then you could be our next Kitchen Assistant at Chicken & Grill pubs, an important part of the McMullen’s family. We can offer you….

• A competitive salary
• An achievable bonus scheme
• Shift flexibility
• Weekly pay
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• A share of gratuities
• 60% discounted meals when you are working
• 25% discount on food and 20% off drinks for you and your friends on your day off
• Enhanced rate of pay for working on key Bank Holidays
• Fantastic training and career development through McMullen’s GROW Programme if you wish to progress
• A step into a progressive Company who treat people as a name, not a number
• Full chef uniform
• We also offer industry-relevant Apprenticeships if you would like to develop your skills further, so you can earn while you learn

Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Assistant

• Assist in setting up and closing down the kitchen ready for service or the next trading session
• Keep the kitchen and all equipment clean, tidy and hygienic at all times
• Ensure that the kitchen does not run out of clean crockery and cutlery during service
• Be a team player, helping and assisting the Chefs when required

Under 21 £8.65

21 £11.49

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no[1]brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef to deliver 14 great shifts, ensuring the prep is done for each day and make each dish to spec.

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You are probably an existing a Junior Sous Chef or an experienced Chef that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will ideally have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Good communication skills and a team player.
Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

Junior Sous Chef

Are you obsessed with cooking delicious food that makes people smile? Are you organised and confident enough to lead a team? Do you take your work seriously, but never yourself?

As a Junior Sous Chef, you’ll be working with a menu that is packed full of flavour, provenance and seasonality. Our all-day food menu showcases and celebrates the diverse, modern French food landscape with indulgent French classic dishes that are balanced with lighter options too.

The good stuff.


We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!
Treat yourself, family and friends to 100% discount off our food at any Côte
We love meeting new people who share our passion of making it special, which means you can earn a bonus for every time you successfully refer people to join Côte (T&C apply)
We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!
Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme
Employee assistance program – 24/7 support and advice for health, wellbeing, and financial issues
Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership


Bonjour, we’re Côte.

We believe life should be full of flavour. Yes, we’re foodies – but we’re actually in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007 with a mission to deliver quality, French-inspired food, extraordinary service, and a whole-hearted enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000-strong team and 85 restaurants (and counting) across the UK.

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

We’re on an exciting new journey – and our team will play a huge part in making it happen. That means when you’re with us, every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Because we’re invested in your development, so you’ll get out as much as you put in. And we encourage you to bring your unique flavour to work, because we value the diversity of our teams. Best of all, the work you do brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us.

Join our team at the Orchards Holiday Village close to the maritime town of Brightlingsea on the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.

St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 8LJ GBR

Job DetailsCome and join our One Great Team here at Haven as a Kitchen Assistant / Porter!

As part of our Food & Beverage Kitchen Team, you will… 

- Support with the cleanliness of the kitchen, ensuring we maintain high health and hygiene standards ensuring a clean and safe environment for all
- Carry out daily and weekly cleaning tasks in the kitchen which may include, cleaning crockery, utensils and cooking equipment, cleaning storage areas and sanitising food preparation areas
- Assist with basic food preparation when required

What’s In It For You? 
- Free use of our Leisure Facilities, including swimming pool  
- Up to 50% Discount off food on Park and 20% discount in our shops  
- Opportunity to use our Corporate Box at the O2 Arena  
- Fantastic Discounts with many national Brands & Retailers  
- 20% Discount to you, your family & friends across Haven & Warner Leisure Hotels  
- Reward & Recognition Schemes  
- Training and development opportunities including fully funded qualifications  
- Fantastic Health, Mind & Money Support Programme  
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay* (eligibility criteria applied) 

Pay Rates: 16 to 17 £7.50, 18 to 20 £9.97, 21+ £11.44 per hour

Experience and Qualifications 
You don’t need experience to join our Food & Beverage Team. You may already be a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant or Fast-Food Crew Member but if not, that’s ok! We will provide the training and support required to ensure you are great at what you do.

Who are we? 
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead. 

What’s it like to work with us? 
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.

Working hours are on a rota over a 7 day period and could include evenings and weekends (depending on role). We aim to offer flexibility where we can, including full or part time hours. 

We would love to hear from you 
If you would like to apply for this role, click apply now. We will ask you a few questions which may take around 5 minutes, then click submit and one of the Team will be in touch. 

What can you expect during the recruitment process? 
When invited to meet with us, you will have an interview and either a practical assessment or a skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share. 

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at resourcingteam@bourne-leisure.co.uk

Your new role as a Kitchen Assistant in our happy kitchen could be right around the corner at Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. The home is looking for a culinary team member like you to support the Head Chef in daily tasks such as preparing vegetables and keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.

You will love seeing the smile on the faces of our residents as they receive the nutritionally balanced and delicious food that is such an important part of their day. Demonstrating our values of being Proud, Supportive and Caring can really shine through in your work.

Your Money - Great Team Players Need Great Rewards

• Up to £ 11.50 per hour
• Enhanced pay options
• Holiday pay and holiday-type benefits through employee discount scheme
• Workplace Pension
• Refer a Friend payments
• Free DBS, free uniform
• Paid e-learning and training
• Long service awards and recognition
• Career development with salary increases
• Staff wellbeing strategy

Your Working Life

• Flexibility - We can offer a range of shift patterns that best fit around your family. Let us know what hours you are looking for and we will do our best to accommodate you
• A career development pathway and support with qualifications – linked with increases in salary
• A comprehensive and supportive induction programme to ensure confidence and competence

Avery #OneFamily Well-being Programme

• Exclusive employee discounts incl. retail and leisure savings
• Daily staff celebrations
• Staff well-being committees
• Mental health first aiders for staff
• Apprenticeship programme
• Managing Director award and Avery Awards

To join us as a Kitchen Assistant, it is essential that you know your way around a kitchen and enjoy taking on a multitude of tasks from food preparation to cleaning dishes.

You love working as part of a team and being supportive to your colleagues as well as your residents. Most importantly, you’ll feel proud to be an Avery Kitchen Assistant. We are so proud of our teams, and we will help you feel proud of the work you do too by sharing successes and welcoming you into our #OneFamily.

Avery Chef Academy – build your career

We have partnered with leading training and apprenticeship provider, Hospitality Industry Training (HIT), offering our new recruits the opportunity to join our Chef Academy and enrol via an apprenticeship route to our culinary teams.

To carve out a successful career as a Sous chef at Avery, you will benefit from having both experience in the culinary sector and industry-recognised qualifications. An apprenticeship provides invaluable real-world experience, and the skills and knowledge you need to climb the career ladder, opening a wealth of career opportunities and pathways.

Join the Avery chef teams and the Avery Chef Academy at the same time.

• Chef de Partie Level 3 Apprenticeship

  As an Avery Chef de Partie Apprentice, you will run a section of your care home kitchen, for example, sauces, pastries, or fish. Typically, you will manage a small team of workers, ensuring dishes go out on time and the work area remains clean.

• Senior Chef Apprenticeship in Production Cooking

As a Senior Chef Apprentice in Production Cooking, you will manage a team to produce standardised dishes and menus within your care home kitchen. You will be accountable for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, including producing, monitoring, and maintaining consistent food standards.

These apprenticeships will allow you to hone your skills, increase your knowledge and take on additional responsibilities; all whilst working in your Avery care home. Enrolling with our Chef Academy will give you real-world experience, as you learn from experts first-hand in a working kitchen environment.

Our Sous Chefs are the Head Chefs of tomorrow, and these advanced learning courses offer everything our chefs require to gain skills, confidence, and growth. We encourage you to take up this great opportunity. Apply for our role today and ask for more information about the Avery Chef Academy.

Our ambition is simple. Together, by demonstrating our caring natures, supporting each other and being proud of what we do, we aim to create smiles every day.

Our structure at Avery Healthcare is unique to other care settings. There is no big hierarchy or difficulties in speaking to management. You will find the Avery business leaders in the homes at the forefront of care, and fully accessible at all times, including the Culinary and Hospitality regional teams who are often in the kitchens working with you to try out new ideas and support where they are needed. We truly are proud of who we are, and we act as #OneFamily. If you’d like a career in care and would like to be an important part of our #OneFamily, apply today.

This Post will Require

Enhanced DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
Proof of eligibility to work in the UK. </div>

About The Role
In your role as an Assistant Chef at HC-One, you’ll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our Residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
As an Assistant Chef that will mean cooking and serving nutritious, healthy meals that our Residents will love. You’ll provide outstanding support to our First Chef, taking charge in their absence. And, whether you’re managing the food stock, working out how to make the most of your budget, coaching a colleague or supervising the kitchen clean-up, you’ll always have Resident wellbeing in mind above anything else.

About You
HC-One are looking for an Assistant Chef with at least a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and great understanding of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Beyond that, it’s all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. You’ll be organised and meet deadlines, present your food attractively and have a knack for following recipes perfectly. And, whenever you communicate with a Resident or co-worker, you’ll be truly considerate and kind.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About The Company
We’ll provide full training, so it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. In return, you will enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career as an Assistant Chef we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:

- Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
- Free uniform
- Hourly rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
- During a shift of eight hours or more a nutritious meal will be available
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as you need it
- Award-winning learning and development and support to achieve qualifications.
- GP online - a service providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app - available to you and your children under 16
- An opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues as part of an outstanding and committed team.
- Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
- Wellbeing - free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues
- Excellent recognition schemes such as ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
- An attractive refer a friend scheme of up to £1000 per referral, depending on the role

We are committed to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.
We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.
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