Christmas Customer Assistant - In Store Bakery - Northampton Riverside

M&S Careers; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer Group is seeking a Customer Assistant in our Bakery section, where you’ll be at the sharp end of fresh produce, working under pressure and with precision. You’ll help deliver hot bread, fresh perspectives and fast, five-star service to customers every shift.

You’ll rise early, move quickly and show energy and attention to detail as part of a hands-on team. Flexibility is essential as you adapt to store rhythms and work across different roles to maintain high standards of quality

Responsibilities

• Rise early, move quickly and maintain high standards in food quality and safety.
• Confidently manage demand, keep shelves full and customers impressed.
• Balance speed with safety to ensure freshness and availability during peak hours.
• Be a team player, work with others while delivering fast, high-quality output.
• Stay flexible, adapt to store rhythms and work across roles as needed.

Job description

Work Pattern

• Sunday - 0600-1100
• Tuesday 0500-1000
• Thursday 0500-1000
• Friday 0500-1000

Please note that the + £3.00 p/h unsocial premium is only added on any hours worked between 22:00-06:00.

Under 18 disclaimer

To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older.

Due to operational requirements, all successful candidates may be asked to work up to full-time hours in the weeks commencing 13th and 20th December

Join our team at M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Bakery section, working at the sharp end of fresh produce, under pressure and with precision. We're seeking passionate individuals with a love for food that strive for perfection every day. You'll be a hands-on, sleeves-up brand ambassador bringing energy and attention to detail to every shift – delivering hot bread, fresh perspectives, and fast, five-star service to our customers.

• At M&S, our customers don't wait. You’ll rise early, move quickly and put in the hard graft to maintain the highest standards in food quality and safety.
• You’ll confidently manage demand, keeping our shelves full and our customers impressed.
• Efficiency and effectiveness are key aspects of your role. You’ll balance speed with safety, making sure our bakery delivers freshness and availability even during peak hours.
• Being a team player is crucial. In this role, that means working closely with others while maintaining fast, high-quality output.
• Flexibility is vital. You’ll adapt to the rhythm of the store, working across different roles as needed and embracing each shift with determination.

This is a tough, fast-paced role – but one where you’ll see the impact of your work, every single day. Are you ready for it?