Bakery Assistant (Greggs at SPAR)

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Gravesend is looking for a motivated Bakery Assistant who is passionate about providing excellent customer service. The role involves working flexible shifts including early starts, preparing food items, and maintaining store standards. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop their skills in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include generous staff discounts, paid breaks, and comprehensive training. Join a company dedicated to inclusivity and employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous staff discount

Paid breaks

Free tea and coffee

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to work various shifts including 4am starts.
• Ability to contribute ideas to improve business.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service according to company standards.
• Prepare food items to highest standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and attractiveness of the shop.
• Comply with health and food safety legislation.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Food preparation

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

Greggs Bakery Assistant - Tollgate.

18+

Various shifts 4am to 6.30pm

24 hours

Must be able to do 4am starts and work a day over the weekend. Fully flexible hours

We have an opportunity for a Greggs Bakery Assistant who is motivated, friendly, hands‑on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the store and staff and provision of friendly, efficient service to customers, colleagues and visitors.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward‑thinking family‑owned business began life in 1917 as a counter‑service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

• To deliver excellent customer service inline with company standards
• The preparing of a variety of food items to the highest standards, in order to meet customer demand
• Ensuring that all areas of the shop and food products are displayed in a clean, tidy and attractive manner
• To contribute ideas for driving the business and it’s team forward
• To use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash
• Report all customer complaints to manager on duty
• To comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training

What’s in it for you?

Excellent benefits package

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi‑diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24 / 7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR / Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please see Job Description for more details

Inclusive environment

as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.