Job Title: Sales Assistant
Location: Birds Bakery, Ashby. LE65 1AF
Hours: 10-11 hours per week
Salary: £12.71 per hour
We have two positions available, one will be working Thursdays and Saturdays and one Fridays and Sundays. Please note that this is a permanent position so you will need to have availability to work on those set days. If you have a preference, please note it in your cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
The purpose of a bakery sales assistant is to serve customers, sell bakery products and help keep the shop clean and organised, as well as a friendly and welcoming environment. Making sure customer service and quality is at the forefront of everything we do.
Key responsibilities
- Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
- Take customer orders and package products properly.
- Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
- Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
- Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
- Upsell products to customers for example offering hot drinks with food, or a nice little treat in upselling confectionaries goods.
- Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go / eat in products.
Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential as we will give you all the training you need to be successful.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to stay resilient in a busy environment.
- Experience handling cash or working with tills / Card machines (training will be provided).
- Flexibility to work shifts between Monday and Sunday.
Benefits
- Employee staff discount
- Free on-site parking
- 4 weeks annual leave, increasing incrementally to 5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays
A little more about us.
We are a well-established family business since 1919, a leading manufacturer and retailer of breads, savouries and confectionery. We pride ourselves on delivering fresh products daily from our central bakery, upholding a strong reputation for quality and customer loyalty.
At Birds, we’re proud to build a community where people feel valued, supported, and inspired. We encourage everyone to make a difference, act with integrity, and bring their unique strengths and perspectives to what we do, not only for the business but the people we meet daily.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
