Butchery Counter Assistant

Bluetownonline-Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount (25%)

Flexible hours/shifts

On-site parking

Job summary

Farmer Copleys in Pontefract is seeking a friendly Butchery Counter Assistant to join our busy farm shop team. You will focus on delivering excellent customer service at the counter and assisting with packing and presenting products.

No prior butchery skills required; full training provided. The role is part-time with 64 hours across two weeks, working Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, and every other weekend.

Qualifications

• No previous butchery skills or experience required; focus on customer service.
• Serve customers at the counter and help pack and prepare products.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the butchery counter with a friendly and professional manner.
• Assist with packing and presenting products to a high standard.
• Support the team in daily shop tasks and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly

Reliable

Teamwork

Job description

Butchery Counter Assistant (FCFS-31) Pontefract, England

Salary: GBP12.71 - GBP12.71 per hour

Job Title: Butchery Counter Assistant

Location: Pontefract

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Job Type:Part time, permanent – 64 hours over two weeks.

Working Hours: 64 hours over two weeks, working every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, plus every other weekend.

Farmer Copleys is a Yorkshire based, award winning, diversified farm business offering a busy cafe, on site bakery, farm shop, production kitchen, Dessert parlour, private function hire facilities and outside seasonal events.

Our busy farm shop is open daily and offers a range of great tasting locally sourced items from a full butchery and deli offer, to fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, home-made bakes and all the other treats and delights that taste so great. Superb home-made jams and preserves, sauces, dips, oils and every accompaniment you can imagine. We have our own home-made gelato, in-house bees and even gift items for that last-minute present or treat.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Butchery Counter Assistant to join our busy farm shop team.

No previous butchery skills or experience are required for this role. The position will focus primarily on providing excellent customer service, serving customers at the butchery counter and helping to pack and prepare products.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work and would like to become part of a busy, friendly retail environment.

For the Butchery Counter Assistant role we are looking for:

• A friendly and approachable individual who enjoys providing excellent customer service
• The ability to confidently serve customers and deal with enquiries in a professional manner
• Helping to pack products and ensuring they are presented to a high standard
• A keen eye for detail and pride in maintaining excellent presentation standards
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A perfectionist when it comes to hygiene, cleanliness and presentation

The successful candidate will be/possess:

• A friendly, enthusiastic and personable individual
• Flexibility to work every Monday, Tuesday and Friday, plus every other weekend
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Smart in appearance with high standards
• Retail or customer service experience would be an advantage
• Hardworking, honest, reliable and passionate about their work
• Have sound knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Hygiene, Health and Safety procedures
• Comfortable working as part of a busy team
• Able to safely lift, carry and move products as required

About You:

• Enthusiastic and reliable
• Friendly and confident when speaking with customers
• Keen to learn and develop within the role
• Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment

What We Offer:

• Full support and training within the role
• The opportunity to learn about butchery and our wider farm shop offer
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Staff Discount (25%)
• Flexible hours/shifts
• On-site parking

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Retail Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, Customer Service Assistant, Shop Assistant, Counter Assistant, Deli Assistant, Food Retail Assistant, Farm Shop Assistant, Sales Assistant or similar may also be considered for this role.