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SPAR Daily Deli Bakery Assistant

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AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

15d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant experience, attention to detail, knowledge of retail legislation, customer service skills, team spirit, and cash handling experience preferred.
  • You will prepare food, greet and assist customers, manage purchases, uphold food safety standards, check stock, maintain cleanliness, and support store operations.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred
  • Reliably follows instructions and procedures with excellent attention to detail
  • Some understanding of legislative responsibilities of a retail environment and the skills to assist with adherence
  • Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business forward
  • Experience of using a ‘Challenge 25’ policy desirable
  • Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
  • Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Customer Service:
  • Preparing of all sandwich ingredients, to include cooking breakfast and lunch items, baking of cookies/bread and washing, cutting, slicing, chopping and grating of ingredients, in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Greeting customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
  • Answering customer inquiries about products and services and assisting customers in finding the items they need.
  • Processing customer purchases efficiently and accurately through the tills, maintaining a positive and friendly service.
  • Upselling selected products to customers and highlighting multi-buy offers, to ensure maximum sales.
  • Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.
  • Store Operations:
  • Working stock; checking deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining a clean and organised sales floor, rotating stock to ensure freshness and timely expiration dates.
  • Completing additional assigned tasks, such as date checking, stock and gap checking, price changes, promotional displays and other tasks as required from time to time.
  • Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the SPAR Daily Deli Bakery Assistant position?

The position is for 16 hours per week, with various shifts available between 6:30 am and 2:30 pm, including weekends. Additional hours may be available when needed.

What role will I play as a Daily Deli Bakery Assistant?

As a Daily Deli Bakery Assistant, you will support store management, create a positive customer experience, maximize sales and profit, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the store.

Is previous experience required for the position?

While previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred, it is not mandatory.

What are the primary responsibilities in this role?

Responsibilities include preparing sandwich ingredients, greeting customers, processing purchases, maintaining stock and cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Will I receive any training for this position?

Yes, you will receive outstanding training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and capabilities.

Are there any additional benefits associated with this job?

Yes, there are several benefits, including a generous staff discount, holiday and maternity/paternity leave, wellbeing support, pension schemes, and options for cycle-to-work schemes.

How do I apply for the position?

Please download the job description for more information on how to apply.

Is the workplace inclusive for individuals with disabilities?

Yes, as a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive workplace. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Are meals provided during the shift?

While meals are not specifically mentioned, free tea and coffee are offered during breaks.

What is the policy on cash handling experience?

Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential for this role.

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

With more than 100 years of heritage and a trading area that spans across England and Wales, A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the UK’s most successful family owned companies. The company began life in 1917 as a counter service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people and has a turnover circa £1.1 billion. Food and drink have always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and the business now entails retail, wholesale distribution, food service, logistics, specialist foods and shop fitting divisions. As one of the largest divisions of SPAR UK, A.F. Blakemore owns 280 SPAR stores and serves more than 1,000 in total across England and Wales. The company is also a member of the Unitas Wholesale group and a significant supplier to the independent grocery sector across the UK. A.F. Blakemore has always been committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with integrity. The company has always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves. Underpinning everything that A.F. Blakemore does is the company’s values statement, the Blakemore Way. This highlights what A.F. Blakemore stands for and the way that the company has always done and will continue to do business.