Careers Sales Assistant
Sales Assistant
We are excited to be recruiting for a Sales Assistant at our Uttoxeter shop! Please note that you must be able to commute to our shop to start your shift at 7am on a Saturday morning.
Location
Uttoxeter, 14 High Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7HT, UK
Employment Type
Part-time
Hours
7 p/w
Salary
£12.71 p/w
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 confectionaries goods.
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go / eat in products.
Shifts
Saturdays 7am - 3pm
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
- Employee staff discount
- 4 weeks annual leave (Pro rata), increasing incrementally to 5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline and wellness app).
- Employee of the month rewards.
- Long Service awards.
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
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Sales Assistant in Uttoxeter employer: Birds
At B Birds, we pride ourselves on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for both our customers and employees. As a Sunday Bakery Sales Specialist in Nottingham, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that values friendly service and product knowledge, alongside benefits like staff discounts and flexible working hours. We are committed to your growth with comprehensive training and opportunities to develop your skills in a vibrant bakery setting.
