Food To Go Assistant

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,756,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday leave

Pension

Life Insurance

Staff discount

EarlyPay

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is recruiting a SPAR Customer Team Member at Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. This 18+ role supports the store team, delivering friendly customer service and helping with daily tasks to drive sales and maintain high standards.

Shifts run 5.30am–3pm Mon–Fri and 7.30am–3pm Sat/Sun. Benefits include holiday leave, pension and staff discounts. Training will be provided to help you excel in a fast-paced convenience store environment.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Friendly, reliable and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced store environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with product queries.
• Process transactions accurately at the till.
• Stock, price changes and display promotions.
• Support store operations and adhere to policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Upselling

Job description

Customer Team Member (18+) SPAR Cowbridge Road East

Working on the Food To Go.

18+

5.30am till 3pm Monday to Friday 7.30am till 3pm Saturday and Sunday

We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Customer Team Member. As a Customer Team Member at SPAR Cowbridge Road East, you will play a vital role in supporting our store management team and creating a positive customer experience. You will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the store, ensuring great customer service, through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food for later and Food for now!’

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Greeting customers in a friendly and welcoming manner.
• Answering customer inquiries about products and services and assisting customers in finding the items they need.
• Processing customer purchases efficiently and accurately through the tills, maintaining a positive and friendly service
• Upselling selected products to customers and highlighting multi-buy offers, to ensure maximum sales at our Cowbridge Road EastSPAR store

Store Operations

• Working stock; checking deliveries, stocking shelves, maintaining a clean and organised sales floor, rotating stock to ensure freshness and timely expiration dates.
• Completing additional assigned tasks, such as date checking, stock and gap checking, price changes, promotional displays and other tasks as required from time to time.
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes.

Key Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred
• Reliably follows instructions and procedures with excellent attention to detail
• Some understanding of legislative responsibilities of a retail environment and the skills to assist with adherence
• Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business forward
• Experience of using a ‘Challenge 25’ policy desirable
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
• Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential

What's in it for you?

• Excellent benefits package including:
• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

About us

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family‑run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Please download the job description for more information.

Inclusive environment

as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

10 p/w- more when needed

Up to £12.75 p/hr (depending on age)

Staff Discount, Staff Lottery, Company Pension Scheme, Savings Scheme, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Social Fund, Life Cover, Health Cash Plan, Employee Volunteering opportunities

Closing date for applications

21st October, 2026