Customer Assistant - In-store Bakery - Corby Simply Food

Marks and Spencer; Corby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is hiring a Customer Assistant for our Bakery section. You will work in a fast-paced environment, delivering fresh bread with attention to quality and customer service, and you will be hands-on, flexible, and willing to adapt to different store roles.

Shifts follow a two-week pattern with early starts and some evenings; an additional £3.00 per hour premium applies to unsocial hours between 22:00 and 06:00. Applicants must be 18 or over.

Qualifications

• Ability to work early mornings and weekends.
• Willingness to perform multiple store roles.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hot bread and ensure freshness.
• Manage demand and keep shelves full.
• Balance speed with safety during peak hours.
• Work across different roles as needed and be a team player.
• Maintain high output with accuracy and quality.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

All the details

Work Pattern

Week 1
Monday 06:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 06:00 - 14:00
Friday 05:00 - 13:00
Saturday 05:00 - 13:00
Week 2
Sunday 08:00 - 17:30
Monday 06:00 - 14:00
Tuesday 13:30 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 14:00
Friday 12:00 - 20:00

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

Christmas only: 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.

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.

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 and put in 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.