Food Services Assistant in Newport

Working in our stores this Christmas

Could you be one of our Christmas champions this year? Whether you’re a Nut Roast Navigator, or a Mince Pie Magician, bring your energy into this season and help us create the best Christmas possible for our customers.

Eligibility

• You must be above the school‑leaver age in your country (School leaving age – GOV.UK).
• You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK.
• If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6 am or later than 11 pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing, packing and displaying a range of breads, pastries, sweet treats, hot foods and seasonal items so they are enticing for our customers.
• Complying with food safety and hygiene standards by checking food temperatures, date checking products, disposing of waste and cleaning the food areas.
• Being tuned in to what our customers want and being on hand to serve them brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help.
• Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping our shelves tidy and full of well‑presented products.
• Building great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations.
• Working flexibly across the store as required.

What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague

• Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for food.
• Happy working in a fast‑paced, physical and high‑energy environment, and thrives in being part of a team.
• Taking responsibility for owning tasks and using initiative to solve problems.
• Always ready to work flexibly and productively across the store to a high standard – you’ll be fully trained in a variety of skills, so you have opportunities to learn, develop and try new things.
• Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly.
• Having great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter‑free, always looking to create the best shopping experience for our customers.

Benefits

• Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day.
• Free food and hot drinks given for colleagues in all our stores.
• Generous holiday entitlement based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave.
• Pension – we’ll match between 4‑7.5% of your pension contributions.
• Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy Sainsbury’s shares at discounted prices.
• Shopping discounts – special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
• Well‑being support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential service providing support and guidance on a wide range of issues.

Whilst many of our roles will be temporary over the festive period, there may also be permanent opportunities available – please check the contract type and schedule hours before applying to ensure that the role is right for you.

Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.

If you need an update on your application, you should contact the store that you have applied to. You can find contact details for all Sainsbury’s stores here.

Inclusive Workplace

We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential, and every customer feels welcome when they shop with us. Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, and a range of resources to help them understand and support their role and team effectively. We provide development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and career progression pathways, to help our colleagues grow and succeed.

We are a Disability Confident Leader – all candidates will have the opportunity to be offered an interview through our online assessment, which will prioritise those candidates whose scores match the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, and we will endeavour to support you.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing; Industries: Retail

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