Logo of Huzzle

Retail Assistant - Part Time, Early Starts

image

Farmfoods

Yesterday

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level

AI generated summary

  • You should be friendly, reliable, flexible with shifts, enjoy staying busy, and be ready to support your team and customers with various tasks throughout your shift.
  • You will welcome customers, assist them in finding items, provide fast service at the tills, handle stock deliveries, and collaborate with the team to maintain a clean and safe shopping environment.

Requirements

  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To enjoy being busy as there is always something to do. You’ll jump from putting out deliveries to serving on the till, helping customers on the shop floor, completing important cleaning and stock rotation routines and more!
  • To be reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your colleagues and customers will depend upon to do your best on each shift and not let the team down.
  • A bit of flexibility when it comes to your shifts. When other members of your team are off enjoying their holidays, we may need you to work slightly different hours to cover for them. Rota’s are planned three weeks in advance and your commitments outside of work will always be taken into consideration when planning your shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Make all of our customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple hello.
  • Help customers find the items that they are looking for.
  • Give a fast and friendly service at the tills, always offering help to pack and leaving a good impression with a friendly thank you and goodbye.
  • Handle stock with care whilst working deliveries, quickly placing products into our freezers and onto our shelves ready for our customers to buy.
  • Work with the rest of your team to complete the daily and weekly routines that keep our shops safe, clean and tidy.

FAQs

What is the minimum number of hours required for this part-time position?

The minimum number of hours required for this part-time position is 12 hours worked over 3 days each week.

Are early morning shifts mandatory for this role?

Yes, this position requires you to be available for early morning shifts.

What is the pay rate for someone aged 16-20?

The pay rate for someone aged 16-20 is £9.40 per hour.

What benefits are offered in addition to pay?

In addition to pay, benefits include 6 weeks holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, and free life assurance.

What qualities are needed to be a successful retail assistant at Farmfoods?

A friendly, positive, hard-working approach, reliability, enjoyment of busy environments, and flexibility with shifts are needed to be successful in this role.

Is there potential for career advancement within the company?

Yes, there are many opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, as they often promote from within for Shop and Area Manager positions.

Will my commitments outside of work be considered when scheduling shifts?

Yes, your commitments outside of work will be taken into consideration when planning your shifts, and the rota is planned three weeks in advance.

What does the job involve on a daily basis?

Daily responsibilities include welcoming customers, assisting them in finding items, providing service at the tills, handling stock, and keeping the shop safe, clean, and tidy.

What type of work environment does Farmfoods promote?

Farmfoods promotes a friendly and genuine customer experience in a clean and tidy shop, with a focus on offering great value and quality products.

Is experience in retail necessary to apply for this position?

Experience in retail is not explicitly required, but a friendly and customer-oriented approach is essential for the role.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.