SPAR Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

Nov 5

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
Customer Relations
Hospitality & Retail

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

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 to the Elstead store
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 are the working hours for the SPAR Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant position?

The minimum hours are 16 hours per week, with scheduled shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with the possibility of additional hours when needed.

What are the main responsibilities of a Bakery Assistant?

The main responsibilities include preparing sandwich ingredients, greeting customers, processing purchases, stocking shelves, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food handling and safety standards.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred, but not essential.

What skills are needed to succeed as a Bakery Assistant?

Key skills include attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, customer service ability, cash handling experience, and a keen enthusiasm for teamwork and independent work.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

The benefits package includes holiday pay, maternity and paternity leave, generous staff discounts, paid breaks, early pay access, wellbeing support, a pension scheme, and more.

Is there support for career development within the company?

Yes, the company offers outstanding training and development opportunities to help you develop your skills and capabilities.

Are there any specific policies I need to be aware of?

Familiarity with the ‘Challenge 25’ policy is desirable, and adherence to food handling, safety, and sanitation standards is essential.

Does the company promote an inclusive work environment?

Yes, A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace and offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the 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.