Food Counter Specialist — Ethical Sourcing & Customer Trust

jlp; Southwick; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night premium £3.75/hr

Permanent contract

Flexible hours

Training

Job summary

Waitrose & Partners in Southwick (Brighton) is seeking a Partner on our service counters to share our passion for food and ethical sourcing. You’ll greet customers, present food with care and help them choose recipes to try, while upholding hygiene and brand values.

Night premium applies 22:00-06:00. This permanent part-time role offers varied hours, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour and £13.25 after 90 days. Training provided and DBS checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is desirable.
• Interest in food trends and values and flexibility to support the branch.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for your own food counter ensuring presentation and hygiene standards.
• Stay on top of stock levels to ensure popular products are available.
• Careful handling of open food with health & safety protocols to reduce waste.
• Maintain knowledge of Waitrose food values (e.g. animal welfare).
• Support the wider shop team with general shopkeeping tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer facing

Flexible hours

Job description

Waitrose & Partners in Southwick (Brighton) is seeking a Partner on our service counters to share our passion for food and ethical sourcing. You’ll greet customers, present food with care and help them choose recipes to try, while upholding hygiene and brand values.

Night premium applies 22:00-06:00. This permanent part-time role offers varied hours, with a pay rate of £13.00 per hour and £13.25 after 90 days. Training provided and DBS checks may be required.