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Retail Assistant - Part Time, Early Starts

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Farmfoods

15d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, hardworking attitude, reliability, flexibility with shifts, and the ability to juggle various tasks like serving customers and maintaining store cleanliness.
  • You will greet customers, assist them in finding products, provide friendly service at the tills, manage stock deliveries, and maintain a clean and safe shop environment with your team.

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

Is early morning availability required for this job?

Yes, this position requires you to be available for early morning shifts.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate is £10.10 per hour for ages 16-20 and £12.31 per hour for ages 21 and older.

What benefits are offered to Retail Assistants?

Benefits include 6 weeks of 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 various services.

What tasks will I be expected to perform as a Retail Assistant?

You will greet customers, assist them in finding items, provide service at the tills, handle stock deliveries, and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the shop.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, and hardworking individual who enjoys being busy and can be reliable and flexible.

Can this job be suitable for students or parents?

Yes, many part-time employees are students or parents, and the role often fits well around other commitments.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement, and we promote internally for positions like Shop and Area Manager.

How is the work schedule communicated?

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

What is the company culture at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods prides itself on being a family business focused on providing great value and quality, with an emphasis on a friendly and genuine customer experience.

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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.