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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hardworking attitude, reliability for teamwork, flexibility with shifts, and enjoy staying busy with various tasks from serving customers to stock management.
  • You will greet customers warmly, assist them in finding items, provide efficient till service, handle stock deliveries, and collaborate with your team to maintain a clean and safe store environment.

Requirements

  • You will need:
  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. You’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, completing important cleaning and stock rotation routines and more!
  • To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues and customers will depend upon to do your best on each shift and not let the team down.
  • A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello.
  • Help customers find the items that they are looking for.
  • Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye.
  • Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy.
  • Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops safe, clean and tidy.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position requires a minimum of 20 hours worked over 4 days each week, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for this job?

The pay rate depends on your age: £10.10 per hour for ages 16-20 and £12.31 per hour for ages 21 and over.

What benefits are offered to Retail Assistants?

Benefits include 6 weeks of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a staff benefits package.

What type of training will I receive?

You will receive great training and development opportunities to help you succeed in your role.

What qualities do you look for in a candidate?

We look for candidates with a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach, who enjoy being busy and are reliable team players.

Is flexibility required in this role?

Yes, some flexibility regarding shifts is required, as you may need to cover for team members during their holidays.

Can I apply for this job while studying?

Yes, many people take this part-time job to earn money while studying, and it fits well around other commitments.

Are there opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods?

Yes, Farmfoods offers great training programs and looks to promote from within, providing opportunities for career advancement.

What is the company culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods values a friendly and genuine customer experience, prioritizing great value and cleanliness in the shops. Retail Assistants are key to maintaining this reputation.

How quickly will I need to start?

The specific start date will be discussed during the interview process.

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Farmfoods

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.