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AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Doncaster

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant experience, strong attention to detail, knowledge of retail legislation, a customer-focused mindset, a team player attitude, and cash handling skills are a plus.
  • You will prepare ingredients, greet customers, process purchases, upsell products, maintain cleanliness, manage stock, and complete assigned tasks following company standards and procedures.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred
  • Reliably follows instructions and procedures with excellent attention to detail
  • Some understanding of legislative responsibilities of a retail environment and the skills to assist with adherence
  • Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business forward
  • Experience of using a ‘Challenge 25’ policy desirable
  • Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
  • Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Preparing of all sandwich ingredients, to include cooking breakfast and lunch items, baking of cookies/bread and washing, cutting, slicing, chopping and grating of ingredients, in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Greeting customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Answering customer inquiries about products and services and assisting customers in finding the items they need.
  • Processing customer purchases efficiently and accurately through the tills, maintaining a positive and friendly service in the Intake Community.
  • Upselling selected products to customers and highlighting multi-buy offers, to ensure maximum sales.
  • Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.
  • Working stock; checking deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining a clean and organised sales floor, rotating stock to ensure freshness and timely expiration dates.
  • Completing additional assigned tasks, such as date checking, stock and gap checking, price changes, promotional displays and other tasks as required from time to time.
  • Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes.

FAQs

What is the minimum number of hours required for this role?

The minimum is 8 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours when the store needs it.

What shifts are available for the Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant position?

Various shifts are available, including evenings and weekends.

What are the key responsibilities of a Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant?

Key responsibilities include preparing sandwich ingredients, greeting customers, answering inquiries, processing purchases, upselling products, and maintaining food safety standards.

Is previous experience in a similar role necessary?

Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred but not mandatory.

Are there any specific skills required for this position?

Skills include attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, knowledge of food safety, and a keen approach to customer service.

What kind of training and development opportunities are offered?

The company provides outstanding training and development to help you develop your skills and capabilities in a supportive environment.

Are there any benefits offered to employees?

Yes, the benefits package includes holiday pay, maternity and paternity leave, staff discounts, paid breaks, access to wellbeing support, and a pension scheme, among others.

Is a cash handling experience required for this position?

Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential for this role.

What is the company's stance on inclusivity?

The company is dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace and has a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

How can employees access their payslips and rotas?

Employees can access their payslips and rotas via the HR/Payroll portal, which is available 24/7.

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

With more than 100 years of heritage and a trading area that spans across England and Wales, A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the UK’s most successful family owned companies. The company began life in 1917 as a counter service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people and has a turnover circa £1.1 billion. Food and drink have always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and the business now entails retail, wholesale distribution, food service, logistics, specialist foods and shop fitting divisions. As one of the largest divisions of SPAR UK, A.F. Blakemore owns 280 SPAR stores and serves more than 1,000 in total across England and Wales. The company is also a member of the Unitas Wholesale group and a significant supplier to the independent grocery sector across the UK. A.F. Blakemore has always been committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with integrity. The company has always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves. Underpinning everything that A.F. Blakemore does is the company’s values statement, the Blakemore Way. This highlights what A.F. Blakemore stands for and the way that the company has always done and will continue to do business.