Greggs Bakery Assistant in Machynlleth, Wales

Location: Machynlleth

Hours: Min 20 Hours Per Week including evenings and weekends. Various shifts - 6am-5:30pm.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £12.75 p/hr (depending on age)

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.
• Outstanding Training & Development.
• 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.
• Paid Breaks.
• 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 NEST pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme.
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we are 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 are 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. SPAR is the world's largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK's leading convenience store group. Being a symbol group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

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.

You may have experience in the following: Bakery Assistant, Retail Assistant, Shop Assistant, Food Service Assistant, Counter Assistant, Customer Assistant, Catering Assistant, Convenience Store Assistant, Fast Food Team Member, Sales Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Deli Assistant, Food Preparation Assistant, Greggs Team Member, SPAR Store Assistant, etc.