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Retail Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You need food retail experience, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling knowledge, and flexibility to work four days a week from 5 am to 5 pm, including weekends.
  • You will serve food, manage displays, process orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, address queries, report issues, and maintain a clean shop environment.

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, you will need to be available to work between 5 am and 5 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 are the working hours for the Retail Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are flexible between 5 am and 5 pm, any 4 days from 7, including weekends when rostered.

How many hours per week will I be expected to work?

You will be expected to work 20 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The hourly wage for this position is £11.65, plus an excellent benefits package.

What are the key responsibilities of a Retail Sales Assistant?

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

Is previous experience required for this role?

Ideally, candidates will have previous food retailing experience, but it is not mandatory as training will be provided.

What kind of benefits do you offer to employees?

Benefits include a colleague discount scheme of up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and a retail discount scheme for employees and their immediate families.

Are the shifts consistent, or will they change?

The shifts will change week to week based on the roster, so flexibility is required.

Will I receive training for cash handling and working with tills?

Yes, training will be provided for cash handling and working with touch screen tills.

Is there a commitment required for the hours and days I can work?

Yes, applicants should only apply if they can commit to working between 5 am and 5 pm, any 4 days from 7, including weekends.

How does Bayne's the Family Bakers approach diversity and inclusion?

Bayne's is committed to cultivating an environment where every individual is valued and respected, and they ensure fair treatment of all colleagues and customers regardless of various backgrounds.

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.