Job description
Archerfield Walled Garden is in the process of an exciting refurbishment of our Food Market, and we are looking to recruit a Food Market Assistant to join our Retail team and be part of this fresh new chapter. This role is central to our takeaway offering within the newly refurbished Food Market, focusing on the preparation and sale of freshly made food and drinks – from beautifully crafted sandwiches prepared each morning to a tempting range of cakes, scones, and other fresh bakery items. You will also be serving customers directly and helping to create a warm, welcoming experience in our new space.
The role involves the following key responsibilities
- Preparing freshly made sandwiches each morning to be sold from our Food Market counter
- Presenting and selling a range of cakes, scones, and other fresh bakery items from our newly refurbished counter
- Making and serving coffees and other drinks from our barista area
- Ensuring all daily food safety procedures are followed, including completing temperature records, expiration date checks, and cleaning tasks
- Using the till and handling cash
- Interacting with customers to assist with their purchases and deliver excellent customer service
Qualities we’re looking for
- A genuine passion for food, fresh produce, and delivering a quality food experience
- Demonstrating a professional, enthusiastic, and flexible approach
- Able to promote excellent teamwork and support other retail departments when needed
- Work with energy, pace, and passion while maintaining high standards and attention to detail
- Barista experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided
Core hours are over a 2-week rota including working 3 days in week 1 and 5 days in week 2. Each daily shift is 7/8 hours depending on the day.
This role requires working alternate weekends as part of the rota.
Pay: £11.00-£12.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
