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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

15d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive, hardworking attitude, reliability, flexibility for shift changes, and a willingness to stay busy with tasks like serving, cleaning, and stock rotation.
  • You will welcome customers, assist them in finding items, provide fast service at the tills, handle stock deliveries carefully, and collaborate with your team to maintain a clean and safe shop.

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 part-time Retail Assistant position?

The position requires a minimum of 16 hours worked over 4 days from 7 each week, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for the Retail Assistant role?

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 do employees receive?

Employees receive 6 weeks holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a staff benefits package including a virtual GP and discounts on services and products.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates with a friendly, positive, and hard-working approach, who enjoy being busy and can be reliable team players with some flexibility in their shifts.

Is there room for career progression at Farmfoods?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement within Farmfoods, including training programs and promotions to Shop and Area Manager positions.

How important are Retail Assistants to your business?

Retail Assistants are very important as they serve hundreds of customers weekly and represent the reputation of Farmfoods.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a clean and tidy shop with a friendly team, focusing on providing a genuine and friendly customer experience.

Can I balance this job with my studies or family commitments?

Yes, many people work part-time at Farmfoods to earn money while studying or balancing other responsibilities, as the flexible scheduling can accommodate various commitments.

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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.