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Retail Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You should have food retail experience, great communication skills, cash handling experience, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work 5 am to 6 pm any 4 days from 7.
  • You will prepare and serve bakery items, maintain displays, handle pre-orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, address queries, report issues, and clean the shop.

Requirements

  • Ideally you will have:
  • Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
  • Great communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, we’ll need you be resilient.
  • Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don’t worry, we’ll teach you).
  • You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between 5 am and 6 pm, Monday to Sunday any 4 days from 7.
  • Please only apply if you can commit to this.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
  • Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
  • Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
  • Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
  • Stock shelves with products.
  • Answer queries from customers.
  • Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
  • Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
  • Cleaning of shop & facilities.

FAQs

What is the duration of the job contract?

The position is a 12-month fixed term contract for maternity cover.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working 16 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate for this role is £11.65 per hour.

What are the working hours?

You will need to be available to work between 5 am and 6 pm, any 4 days from 7, including weekends when rostered on.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Ideally, candidates will have previous food retailing experience or experience with Food to Go.

What are the responsibilities of a Retail Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include preparing and serving customers, maintaining displays, handling payments, stocking shelves, answering customer queries, and cleaning the shop and facilities.

Are there any benefits provided in this role?

Yes, benefits include a colleague discount scheme, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and a retail discount scheme for you and your immediate family.

What should I do if I have questions from customers?

You should answer customer queries and provide advice and guidance on products.

Is flexibility with hours required for this role?

Yes, you must be flexible with your hours and available to work between 5 am and 6 pm, any 4 days from 7.

How does the company view diversity and equality?

Bayne’s the Family Bakers is committed to fair treatment and cultivates an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered, regardless of various personal characteristics.

The Family Bakers Since 1954 - Living Our Family Values Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bayne’s is a family-owned bakery renowned for its commitment to baking fresh, high-quality products at great value. With a rich tradition, we take pride in delivering excellence to our customers every day. Passion drives us to maintain our standards and ensure that each product we offer meets the highest expectations of taste and freshness.