At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, sell delicious bakery products, and keep the shop tidy.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Birds Bakery in Nottinghamshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, staff discounts, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available with training provided to help you succeed.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love food and want to create a welcoming atmosphere.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring a positive attitude and great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Location: Birds Bakery, 210 Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottinghamshire, NG11 8AA
Hours: 8 hours per week (Saturday 7am-4pm)
Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on age, details below)
Employment Type: Part-time
Purpose
The purpose of a bakery sales assistant is to serve customers, sell bakery products and help keep the shop clean and organised, as well as maintain a friendly and welcoming environment. Making sure customer service and quality is at the forefront of everything we do.
Responsibilities
- Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
- Take customer orders and package products properly.
- Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
- Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
- Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
- Upsell products to customers, for example offering hot drinks with food or a small treat.
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go/eat-in products.
Shifts
Saturday 7am-4pm
Experience
- Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential as we will give you all the training you need to be successful.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to stay resilient in a busy environment.
- Experience handling cash or working with tills/card machines (training will be provided).
- Flexibility to work shifts between Monday and Sunday.
Qualifications
Training will be provided for suitable applicants.
Benefits
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata), increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays.
- Employee staff discount.
Pay Rates
- Age 19+: £12.71 per hour
- Age 18: £10.85 per hour
- Age 17: £8.50 per hour
- Age 16: £8.00 per hour
Saturday Sales Assistant in Nottingham employer: Birds Bakery
Birds Bakery is an excellent employer, offering a friendly and supportive work environment where customer service and quality are paramount. With flexible part-time hours, competitive pay rates, and generous annual leave that increases with service, employees can enjoy a fulfilling role while balancing their personal commitments. The opportunity for growth through training ensures that every team member can develop their skills in a welcoming community atmosphere.
