Bakery Sales Assistant — Part-Time, Fixed-Term

Birds Bakery; Danesmoor; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee staff discount

Annual leave: 4 weeks pro rata

Job summary

Birds Bakery in Clay Cross, Derbyshire is seeking a part-time Bakery Sales Assistant. The role is 16 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026, offering a hospitality-driven environment and training where needed.

You will greet customers, help with purchases, handle tills, and maintain shop standards across busy trading hours. Salary is £12.71 per hour for ages 19+, with lower rates for younger ages.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Take customer orders and package products properly.
• Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
• Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
• Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
• Upsell products to customers, e.g., hot drinks with food or confectionery.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go items.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Flexibility

Right to work in UK

Job description

Birds Bakery in Clay Cross, Derbyshire is seeking a part-time Bakery Sales Assistant. The role is 16 hours per week on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026, offering a hospitality-driven environment and training where needed.

You will greet customers, help with purchases, handle tills, and maintain shop standards across busy trading hours. Salary is £12.71 per hour for ages 19+, with lower rates for younger ages.