At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare delicious food, manage ovens, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, a leading UK convenience store chain.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to inclusivity.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting while making customers smile.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in food service is a plus; passion for customer service is essential.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 13 £ per hour.
Min 12 Hours Per Week including evenings and weekends. Various shifts - 5am-6pm. We have an opportunity for a Greggs Bakery Assistant who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the SPAR store and staff and provision of friendly, efficient service to customers, colleagues and visitors to Greggs.
Key Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Preparing of all hot and cold food ready for customers.
- Managing the ovens when cooking hot food items.
- Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain options to customers accurately.
- Neatly wrap and present food according to customer orders.
- Re-stock sandwiches to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the opening hours of the department.
- Use the till to record the order, take the payment and give correct change where necessary.
- Understand and adhere to all Greggs and SPAR operating processes, policies and procedures.
- Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.
Required Skills/Knowledge:
- Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred.
- Some understanding of health and food safety legislative responsibilities in a food environment.
- Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the Greggs business forward.
What's in it for you?
- Excellent benefits package including: Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
- Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store.
- Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes).
- Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
- Free Tea & Coffee.
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’.
- 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
- Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme.
- Long Service Awards.
About us:
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career. Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Department: Contract type Permanent
Hours: Min 12 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs. Up to £12.75 p/hr (depending on age)
Closing date for applications: 12th September, 2026
Greggs Bakery Assistant in Kidderminster employer: A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that values the growth and development of our team members. With a strong commitment to community engagement and a supportive work culture, we offer competitive benefits, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay, flexible working hours, and a generous staff discount. Join us in our award-winning Newtown store, where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career in retail.
Contact Details:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd Recruitment Team