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AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

26d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience in a similar role, follow instructions reliably, understand retail legislation, contribute to customer service, and ideally have cash handling and 'Challenge 25' experience.
  • You will prepare food items, greet and assist customers, process sales, maintain stock, ensure cleanliness, and adhere to safety standards while promoting products in a friendly manner.

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 in Yaxley
  • 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

  • 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 SPAR 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 to the Yaxley Community.
  • 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.
  • 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 is the work schedule for the SPAR Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant position?

The position is for 8-16 hours per week, with the possibility of more hours as needed, and it requires working a Sunday each week.

What are the main responsibilities of a Bakery Assistant?

The main responsibilities include customer service, preparing sandwich ingredients, greeting customers, processing purchases, upselling products, checking stock, and maintaining cleanliness in the department.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred, but not strictly required.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Key skills include attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, understanding of retail legislative responsibilities, a customer service orientation, teamwork, and cash handling experience.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

The benefits package includes holiday entitlements, maternity and paternity leave, training and development opportunities, staff discounts, pension schemes, well-being support, and more.

Is there any support for employees' well-being?

Yes, the company offers well-being support, including access to emotional support, counseling, legal, and financial advice.

What is SPAR's commitment to inclusivity?

SPAR is a Disability Confident Committed employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace, and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Can I access my payslips and rota online?

Yes, employees have 24/7 access to their payslips and rotas via the HR/Payroll portal.

Are breaks paid for in this position?

Yes, breaks are paid for in this position.

Can I purchase extra holiday time?

Yes, there is an Extra Holidays Purchase Scheme available for employees.

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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.