Bakery Assistant (Cantonese speaking)

Korea Foods Company; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned importer and distributor in London seeks part-time staff for stock management and customer interaction. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards and providing a friendly shopping experience. Ideal candidates are required to have strong communication skills and be able to lift goods over 20kg. Benefits include paid time off on your birthday, yearly bonuses, and company discounts.

Benefits

Paid day off on your birthday

Yearly bonus

Free onsite parking

28 days of holiday plus personal day

Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company

Annual pay review

5% discount from retail stores

Qualifications

• Fluency in any of the listed languages would be beneficial.
• Able to lift goods weighing 20kg and over.
• Valid UK working permit required.
• Ability to work flexibly within a team or alone.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, handle and replenish stock throughout the store.
• Engage and interact with all customers in a friendly manner.
• Ensure the store maintains a safe and hygienic environment.
• Provide administrative support if needed.

Skills

Fluency in Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Job description

About Korea Foods Company

Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 19 retail shops in the UK.

We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.

The role offers a zero-hours contract. Usually, we arrange approximately 30 - 35 hours per week based on business needs.

Predominant hours

• Mon – Fri 07:00 – 17:00 (1 hour unpaid break)
• Sat 07:00 – 13:00
• Wed & Sun OFF

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, handle and replenish stock throughout the store, ensuring that all stock is displayed in a professional and orderly manner
• Maintain a responsible, safe and professional manner at all times
• Engage and interact with all customers in a welcoming, friendly and professional manner – creating a positive and memorable shopping experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of the product range sold by Korea Foods Company, and when appropriate offer advice on products on promotion
• Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general cleaning as you fulfil your regular duties
• Provide administrative support if/when needed
• Be conscious of visiting customers and stay vigilant for any potential shoplifters, raising any issues with store management
• Any other reasonable management requests

Person Specification

• Fluency in any of the following languages would be beneficial: Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese
• Able to lift mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg and over
• Valid UK working permit
• Ability to work flexibly within a team or alone
• Comply with all health and safety regulations pertaining to your role
• Strong communication/customer service/organizational skills

Key benefits

• Paid day off on your birthday
• Yearly bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive)
• Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company
• Annual pay review
• 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry

Job details

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Application questions

• If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.
• When are you available to start the new role?
• Are you able to lift and move mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg when receiving delivery?
• Could you kindly confirm your availability for weekend work?
• Can you commit to a full-time shift at least 35 hours per week?

Experience

• Food handling: 1 year (required)

Language

• Cantonese (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

In person