At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, sell delicious bakery products, and keep the shop tidy and welcoming.
- Company: Join a friendly bakery team in a vibrant environment.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.71 per hour, enjoy staff discounts, and get 4 weeks annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, with opportunities to grow within the company.
- Why this job: Perfect for those who love food and want to gain customer service experience.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Hours: 16 hours per week (Fixed Term Contract until Christmas)
Salary: £12.71 per hour (depending on age, details below)
Location: Clay Cross, Unit 2A, Egstow Business Park, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9AG
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 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 in upselling confectionery goods.
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go / eat in products.
Shifts: You will need to have good availability to work over the seven days, from Monday to Sunday. This is a fixed term contract to start as soon as possible until at least 24th December 2026.
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
If your application is progressed, you will need to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - i.e. have a valid Work Permit or Government Share Code.
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