Customer Assistant - Bakery - Torbay

Marks and Spencer; Torquay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unsocial premium (£3/h)

Job summary

Marks & Spencer in Torquay is hiring a Customer Assistant for our Bakery section. You will be on the front line, delivering hot bread, fresh produce, and five-star service to customers in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work early shifts, help keep shelves stocked, and support teamwork across roles as needed. The role requires energy, attention to detail, and a passion for food.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is desirable.
• Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
• Willingness to work across different bakery duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hot bread and fresh produce to customers.
• Maintain high food quality and safety standards.
• Keep shelves stocked and tidy during peak hours.
• Work with colleagues across store teams to meet demand.
• Be flexible and adapt to different shifts as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Job description

All the details

Work Pattern:

Week 1
Thursday: 04:00 - 13:00
Friday: 04:00 - 13:00
Saturday: 04:00 - 13:00

Week 2
Sunday: 04:00 - 13:00
Tuesday: 04:00 - 13:00
Friday: 04:00 - 13:00

Under 18 disclaimer
This job role involves working with specialist cutting equipment and this means we can't consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and to keep our colleagues safe in the workplace.

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

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?