Fresh Food Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local grocery store in Dungannon is hiring a Fresh Food Assistant. You'll engage with customers, maintain food hygiene, and contribute to a clean and safe store environment. The role offers up to 25 flexible hours weekly, with salaries ranging from £7.55 to £12.21 per hour depending on age. Ideal candidates will have solid teamwork and communication skills and must comply with food handling regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy required.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to various tasks.
• Strong communication skills, especially with customers.
• Experience in preparing deli meals preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Answer customer questions about products.
• Operate equipment and scales in the department.
• Pack deliveries ensuring stock rotation.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the supermarket.
• Keep HACCP files up to date.
• Ensure counters are well stocked and items attractively displayed.
• Transfer duties as required based on work demands.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Good communication skills

Experience in food preparation

Understanding of food handling

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NEWELL STORES LIMITED.At Newell Stores we pride ourselves on our 3 core values: quality, service and value. Fresh Food Assistants work in various areas of Newell Stores, including our Butchery and Deli (hot or cold). Their role involves serving customers and offering advice. The most important part of the job is helping customers in any way they need - whether that's answering questions, providing advice to help create everyday favourite dishes or helping to locate exactly what the customer has came in for. You will also help keep your fresh department clean and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Answer customers’ questions about products on display.
• Operate equipment and scales in your department as trained.
• Pack away all deliveries as they arrive on site - freshness must remain a priority, ensuring rotation of stock.
• Work with fellow team members to keep your supermarket clean and tidy, with a priority on health and safety.
• Maintain all HACCP files and a standard of care that exceeds government standards. All staff must also keep their Hygiene training up to date as a legal requirement.
• Make sure that the counters/cabinets are well stocked and that items are always attractively displayed.
• Being knowledgeable regarding company policies and procedures.
• When considered necessary or appropriate, you are liable to transfer to or undertake other duties, within competence and within reason, in order to meet fluctuations or priorities in work demands.

Skills and Qualifications

• Basic numeracy.
• Teamwork.
• Flexibility.
• Good communication skills, especially with customers, suppliers and co-workers.
• Experience in food preparation particularly preparing deli meals.
• Understanding of food handling in compliance with health and safety and HACCP guidelines.

Further Information

The Employer is: NEWELL STORES LIMITEDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information.Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH.If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1740697 Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Co Tyrone Location Dungannon Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 10 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 20/10/2025 Closing date 28/11/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025