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Retail Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have food retail experience, strong communication skills, cash handling knowledge, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work any 5 of 7 days from 5:30 am.
  • You will prepare and serve food, manage displays, handle customer orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, and maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Requirements

  • 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, and you will need to be available to work between Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7, from 5:30am when required.
  • 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 are the working hours for the Retail Sales Assistant position?

The working hours for this position involve various shifts that change weekly, including weekends, between 5:30am and 4:45pm, for any 5 days from 7.

How many hours per week will I be working?

You will be working 20 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the pay rate for this role?

The pay rate for this position is £11.96 per hour.

Is previous experience required for this job?

Ideally, you should have previous food retailing experience or experience in Food to Go.

Will I receive training for cash handling and using the tills?

Yes, you will be trained on cash handling and working with touch screen tills.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a colleague discount scheme offering up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, retail discount schemes for reducing living expenses, and additional benefits listed on Bayne's website.

Is flexibility in working hours required for this position?

Yes, flexibility is required, and you must be available to work between Monday and Sunday, any 5 days from 7.

What are the key responsibilities of the Retail Sales Assistant?

Responsibilities include preparing and serving bakery products, maintaining displays, processing customer pre-orders and payments, stocking shelves, answering customer queries, and cleaning the shop and facilities.

How does Bayne's the Family Bakers promote inclusivity in the workplace?

Bayne's is committed to the fair treatment of all colleagues and customers, valuing diversity and ensuring respect regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other factors.

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.