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Retail Assistant - Part Time

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Farmfoods

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Bradford

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hardworking attitude, reliability for the team, a love for a busy environment, and some flexibility with shifts to cover for colleagues.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide fast service at the tills, handle stock carefully, and work 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 is the location of the Retail Assistant position?

The Retail Assistant position is located at our shop in Greengates, Bradford.

What are the working hours for this part-time position?

This is a part-time position requiring a minimum of 16 hours worked over 4 days each week, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for the Retail Assistant role?

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 are offered to Retail Assistants?

Benefits include 6 weeks of holiday per year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a staff benefits package featuring a virtual GP and discounts on cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.

What qualities are required for the Retail Assistant position?

The ideal candidate should have a friendly, positive, hard-working approach, enjoy being busy, be reliable, and possess some flexibility regarding shifts.

Is there room for career advancement within the company?

Yes, Farmfoods offers many opportunities for career advancement, with training programs and potential promotions to Shop and Area Manager positions from within the company.

Are there specific tasks that Retail Assistants will be expected to perform?

Retail Assistants are expected to welcome customers, assist with finding items, operate the till, handle stock deliveries, and maintain shop cleanliness and safety.

How are shifts planned?

Shifts are planned three weeks in advance, and your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

Can this job be suitable for students?

Yes, many people work in this part-time job while studying at school, college, or university, as it allows for flexible working hours.

What does Farmfoods value in its customer service?

Farmfoods prides itself on offering sensational value, quality products, and a genuine, friendly customer experience in clean and tidy shops.

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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.