Bakery Sales Assistant – Part-Time, Training & Staff Discount

Birds Bakery; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Birds Bakery in Uttoxeter is seeking a Sales Assistant on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026. The role is part-time, with shifts across mornings and weekends at 9 hours weekly. You will help customers, promote bakery items, operate the till, and keep the shop clean and welcoming.

The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, flexibility to work shifts, and receive comprehensive on-the-job training. Staff discount available.

Qualifications

• Retail experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Training provided.

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 for example offering hot drinks with food, or a nice little treat in upselling confectionaries goods.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go / eat in products.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

Till

Card machines

Job description

Birds Bakery in Uttoxeter is seeking a Sales Assistant on a fixed-term contract until Christmas 2026. The role is part-time, with shifts across mornings and weekends at 9 hours weekly. You will help customers, promote bakery items, operate the till, and keep the shop clean and welcoming.

The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, flexibility to work shifts, and receive comprehensive on-the-job training. Staff discount available.