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Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant

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Waitrose & Partners

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Cambridge

AI generated summary

  • You must be 18+, advise and serve customers, replenish stock, handle transactions, and maintain business dress and hygiene standards while supporting various branch areas as needed.
  • You will maintain shop floor standards, replenish stock, stay updated on food trends, and ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.

Requirements

  • Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply.
  • The role of a supermarket assistant involves a range of tasks, including advising and serving customers, moving and replenishing stock, carrying out housekeeping activities and handling cash and card transactions according to set procedures.
  • Partners may be expected to work in any area of the branch to support the wider team as required, and to maintain the necessary business dress and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

  • As Partners - members of the Partnership - it's our responsibility to ensure our success for the future.
  • We proactively seek out opportunities to continuously improve the way we work, taking action to ensure the Partnership is efficient and we are all as productive as possible.
  • It's an ethos each and every Partner works by and you'll carry into your own role too.
  • Waitrose & Partners is all about enriched experiences and that goes for our people – our Partners – as much as our customers.
  • We want you to enjoy your work and share your passion for food with our customers.
  • So we’ll train you, treat you respectfully and then reward you by giving you a share in the profits, for pulling it all together and being part of our success.
  • We are looking for someone who keeps up to date on food and drink trends, knows our products, takes pride in whatever they do, carrying out everything to the highest standards, making sure the shop floor is shipshape, ready for when our customers arrive.
  • Whether they are shopping for a healthy lunch, a top up on fresh fruit and veg, the weekly shop or a special occasion, we want every customer to enjoy their shopping experience, confident in our products and confident in our Partners.

FAQs

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for the Night Replenishment, Supermarket Assistant position?

Applicants must be 18 years or over to apply due to working time regulations.

Is there a shift premium for night shifts?

Yes, there is a shift premium for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00, which will be paid at the pay range minimum rate for your role.

What are the main duties of a Supermarket Assistant?

The main duties include advising and serving customers, moving and replenishing stock, carrying out housekeeping activities, and handling cash and card transactions according to set procedures.

Will I be required to work in different areas of the supermarket?

Yes, Partners may be expected to work in any area of the branch to support the wider team as required.

What kind of training will I receive as a Supermarket Assistant?

You will receive training to help you keep up to date on food and drink trends, understand our products, and ensure you carry out your tasks to the highest standards.

What benefits do I get as a Partner?

As a Partner, you will enjoy a unique benefits package that includes staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels, and more.

How should I dress for work?

You are expected to maintain the necessary business dress and hygiene standards while on duty.

Will my application be considered if I apply late?

It is recommended to apply early as vacancies may close early if there is a high volume of applications.

Where can I find the job description?

You can print off the job description from the application page if you require it.

Is customer experience a priority for the Supermarket Assistant role?

Yes, ensuring every customer enjoys their shopping experience and is confident in our products and Partners is a key priority.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1904
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Waitrose & Partners is a British supermarket chain that offers a wide range of high-quality groceries, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery items, and specialty products. Their ultimate mission is to provide customers with superior food and exceptional service, creating a delightful shopping experience. Waitrose's purpose is to promote sustainable and ethical practices by sourcing responsibly, supporting local producers, and reducing environmental impact, while also ensuring the well-being and development of their employees as partners in the business.