Customer Assistant - In-Store Bakery - Ashton Moss

Marks & Spencer Plc; Ashton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

+ £3.00 p/h unsocial premium

Job summary

Marks & Spencer Plc's Bakery team is hiring a Customer Assistant to deliver hot bread and fast, five‑star service to customers in a high‑pressure, precision‑driven environment.

You will be hands‑on, work early shifts, manage demand, keep shelves full, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain top food quality and safety.

Flexibility across roles and a readiness to adapt to the store rhythm are essential to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and keep shelves full during peak hours
• Deliver hot bread and fast, five‑star service to customers
• Work with others while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety
• Adapt to the rhythm of the store and perform across different roles as needed
• Be a team player and bring energy and attention to detail to every shift

Job description

Working Pattern

Week 1

Monday: 05:00 - 13:00
Tuesday: 05:00 - 13:00
Wednesday: 05:00 - 13:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00

Week 2

Sunday: 05:00 - 13:00
Tuesday: 05:00 - 13:00
Wednesday: 05:00 - 13:00
Thursday: 05:00 - 13:00
Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

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?