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Retail Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You need food retail experience, strong communication, a positive attitude, cash handling skills, and flexibility to work 2 days between Monday and Sunday from 7 AM. Commit only if you can.
  • You will serve customers, manage displays, process orders and payments, restock shelves, address queries, provide product advice, report issues, and maintain cleanliness.

Requirements

  • - Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go
  • - Great communication skills
  • - A positive attitude, we’ll need you be resilient
  • - Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don’t worry, we’ll teach you)
  • - You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between Monday to Sunday any 2 days from 7
  • - Please only apply if you can commit to this

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
  • Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
  • Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
  • Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
  • Stock shelves with products.
  • Answer queries from customers.
  • Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
  • Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
  • Cleaning of shop & facilities.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Sales Assistant position?

The working hours will vary from week to week, including weekends, between 5am and 5pm, for a total of 16 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours.

What is the pay rate for this job?

The pay rate is £11.65 per hour.

Is previous retail experience required for this role?

Ideally, you should have previous food retailing experience or experience in food to go.

What kind of benefits do employees receive?

Employees benefit from a colleague discount scheme offering up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and access to a retail discount scheme for savings on living expenses.

Are employees required to work weekends?

Yes, employees are required to be available to work any 2 days from 7, which will include weekends when rostered on.

Is cash handling experience necessary for this position?

Cash handling experience is preferred, but training will be provided for handling cash and using touch screen tills.

What is the company culture like at Bayne’s the Family Bakers?

The company culture emphasizes valuing and respecting every individual, fostering an environment where colleagues are empowered and treated fairly regardless of their background.

Will I receive training for the roles and responsibilities?

Yes, training will be provided for the necessary skills, including cash handling and operating the electronic tills.

Can I apply if I am not flexible with my hours?

No, flexibility with working hours is a requirement for this position, so please only apply if you can commit to the schedule.

Where can I find more information about the benefits offered?

A full list of benefits can be found on the Bayne’s website.

The Family Bakers Since 1954 - Living Our Family Values Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bayne’s is a family-owned bakery renowned for its commitment to baking fresh, high-quality products at great value. With a rich tradition, we take pride in delivering excellence to our customers every day. Passion drives us to maintain our standards and ensure that each product we offer meets the highest expectations of taste and freshness.