Flexible Relief Retail Assistant – Café & Farm Shop

Nottinghamshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A Place to Belong

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Generous Leave

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking Relief Retail Assistants to cover roles in the café, farm shop, or garden centre at Brooke Farm. You will be trained to support our retail operations while helping the community and delivering friendly service.

Ideal candidates show enthusiasm for customer care, teamwork, and flexibility, with basic food hygiene knowledge and a willingness to learn. The role offers a supportive workplace and opportunities to grow.

Qualifications

• Basic food hygiene knowledge (training will be provided).
• Experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to different tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serving Customers: Greet and assist customers with a friendly smile.
• Maintaining Standards: Ensure the café, farm shop, and garden centre are clean, tidy, and well-stocked.
• Food Preparation: Assist in preparing food and beverages in the café.
• Cash Handling: Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to provide excellent service.

Skills

Customer Focus

Team Spirit

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Job description

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking Relief Retail Assistants to cover roles in the café, farm shop, or garden centre at Brooke Farm. You will be trained to support our retail operations while helping the community and delivering friendly service.

Ideal candidates show enthusiasm for customer care, teamwork, and flexibility, with basic food hygiene knowledge and a willingness to learn. The role offers a supportive workplace and opportunities to grow.