Company Information and Introduction:
Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
We are currently recruiting at our Bagshot store for a part time Bakery Assistant to join our team and we are looking for a team player who is passionate about customer service and is proud of delivering exceptional retail standards.
Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- 15% Staff discount (Increase to 20% after 5 years of service)
- Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us
- Pension plan
Store: Bagshot
Department: Bakery
Contract: Part time working every Saturday
Hours: 7.5 hours per week
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Stocking the shelves with the fresh produce
Serving at the chocolate counter
Cooking and reheating of prepared produce
General housekeeping of the department including maintaining food, health & safety standards
Operating the till in the bakery
Operating the coffee machine (barista)
Occasional early morning work will be required (6am start)
Key Skills and Competencies:
Excellent customer service skills
Great customer service skills
Basic food hygiene knowledge
Experience working in a face paced retail environment
Excellent organisation and housekeeping skills
Attention to detail and the ability to prioritise is essential
