SPAR Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant (Temporary)

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

Nov 9

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior 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

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 to the Quay Road 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.
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 Food-To-Go Bakery Assistant position?

The working hours are 6am till 1pm, three days a week, with a minimum of 21 hours per week, possibly increasing when the store needs it.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

This position is a temporary maternity cover.

What kind of tasks will I be responsible for as a Bakery Assistant?

You will be responsible for preparing sandwich ingredients, greeting customers, processing purchases, stocking shelves, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food safety standards.

Is previous experience required for this role?

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

What skills are necessary for this position?

Key skills include good attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, a customer-centric approach, some understanding of retail legislative responsibilities, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Will I receive training for this role?

Yes, outstanding training and development opportunities are provided.

Are there any employee benefits?

Yes, benefits include a generous staff discount, holiday and parental leave beyond statutory entitlements, wellbeing support, access to a pension scheme, and more.

Can I access my payslips and rotas digitally?

Yes, you will have 24/7 access to your payslips and rotas via the HR/Payroll portal.

Is there an opportunity for career advancement within the company?

Yes, there is a proactive promotion of internal candidates.

Does the company support a diverse and 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.