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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hard-working attitude, reliability, ability to multitask, and flexibility in shifts, while enjoying a busy environment and supporting a small team.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding items, provide quick service at the tills, 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 3 days each week, including weekends, with shifts starting at 7 AM.

What is the pay rate for this position?

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

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive 6 weeks of holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount in over 300 shops, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a staff benefits package that includes a virtual GP and discounts on services and products.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, and hardworking individual who enjoys being busy, is reliable, and has a bit of flexibility regarding shifts.

How can this job serve as a starting point for a career?

Many employees start in this part-time position and go on to have successful careers at Farmfoods, with opportunities for promotion to Shop and Area Manager roles through great training programs.

What is the work environment like?

The work environment is fast-paced, with various tasks to complete including customer service, stock handling, and maintaining cleanliness in the shop.

Are there opportunities for training and development?

Yes, Farmfoods offers great training and development opportunities for all employees.

Is a uniform provided for this position?

Yes, a smart uniform is provided for all Retail Assistants.

Will I need to work during holidays or weekends?

Yes, the position requires availability to work weekends and may require covering for colleagues during their holidays.

What is the company culture at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods has a family-oriented culture that values ambition, friendly service, and providing customers with high-quality products at great value.

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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.