Sales Assistant / Bakery Assistant (SPAR Food-to-Go)

February 12, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Sales Assistant / Bakery Assistant (SPAR Food-to-Go)

Company: A.F. Blakemore & Son

Job description: Location : WESTBRIDGE, England Role overview

SPAR Sales Assistant / Food To Go Bakery Assistant

Min 16/40 Hours P/W – possibly more hours when the store needs.

Various shifts available including early mornings, evenings & weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Food To Go Bakery Assistant in our store who likes to have fun working with a team and is passionate about offering excellent service and standards to our customers. We are looking for someone who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and enjoys working in retail.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Some Responsibilities:

  • To deliver customer service in a friendly, professional and efficient manner·
  • The preparing of a variety of food items to the highest standards, in order to meet customer demand
  • Ensuring that all areas of the shop and food products are displayed in a clean, tidy and attractive manner
  • Seeking to maximise the sales and profitability within the store
  • Working as a team with the Store Manager and other Team Members
  • Reports all customer complaints to manager on duty
  • To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training

What’s in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Outstanding Training & Development
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
  • Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates
  • Paid Breaks
  • Free Tea & Coffee
  • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • Extra Holidays – Purchase Scheme
  • Cycle to work – Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Long Service Awards

Please see job description for more details.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Hours Min 16/40 Hours P/W – possibly more hours when the store needs.
Department Retail SPAR jobs (inc Greggs/Subway) Sales Assistant
Job Type Part time
Contract Type Permanent
Salary Up to £10.52 p/hr (depending on age)

Expected salary: £10.52 per hour

Location: England

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