Customer Assistant - In-Store Bakery - Trafford Centre

Marks & Spencer Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks & Spencer Plc is hiring a Customer Assistant for our Bakery section in Manchester. You’ll work early mornings from Monday to Friday, 04:00–12:00, delivering hot bread and fast, five‑star service to customers in a busy, precise environment.

You’ll balance speed with safety, move shelves, and adapt to different roles across shifts while maintaining high food quality and freshness. An unsocial hours premium of £3.00 per hour applies for any hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hot bread and fresh produce to customers with speed and accuracy.
• Keep shelves stocked and ensure product availability during peak hours.
• Balance fast service with safety and hygiene standards in a busy bakery environment.

Job description

Under 18 disclaimer

This job role involvesworking with specialist cutting equipmentand 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.

All the details

Work Pattern

• Monday 04:00-12:00
• Tuesday 04:00-12:00
• Wednesday 04:00-12:00
• Thursday 04:00-12:00
• Friday 04:00-12:00

Under 18 disclaimer

This job role involvesworking with specialist cutting equipmentand 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?