At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, recommend bakery items, and maintain shop cleanliness.
- Company: Birds Bakery is located in Ruddington, offering a friendly environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 4 weeks annual leave, increasing to 5 weeks after 5 years.
- Other info: Part-time role with 11 hours per week on weekends.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team with training provided for success.
- Qualifications: Previous food retail experience preferred but not essential; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Location: Birds Bakery, Unit 2, 17-21 High Street, Ruddington. NG11 6DT
Hours: 11 hours per week
Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on age)
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 organized, as well as 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 nice little treat.
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go/eat-in products.
Shifts: Saturdays 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, Sundays 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
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 incrementally 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
Weekend Sales Assistant in Ruddington employer: Birds Bakery
Birds Bakery, based in Ruddington, offers a welcoming atmosphere and employee discounts. The team prioritises customer service and quality, ensuring a positive experience for both staff and customers.
