FULL TIME RELIEF RETAIL ASSISTANT

The Cavan Bakery Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cavan Bakery Ltd is seeking a Relief Retail Assistant to support our stores across multiple locations in food-to-go and bakery environments. You will help deliver excellent customer service, maintain store standards and help with stock, display, and operations as needed.

This role offers variety and a pathway to more senior retail responsibilities. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable and enjoy working with different teams, with a focus on accurate service, cleanliness and customer

Qualifications

• Customer service, retail, hospitality or food environments.
• Working as part of a team.
• Supporting different locations or teams.
• Prioritising tasks effectively.
• Maintaining high standards of presentation and service.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent service and quality experiences for customers across all Cavan Bakery locations.
• Support store teams during busy periods and periods of change.
• Maintain excellent standards in product availability, presentation and cleanliness.
• Ensure safe and efficient operations through strong attention to detail.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Organisation

Job description

# FULL TIME RELIEF RETAIL ASSISTANTby Macy | Aug 4, 2026**Relief Retail Assistant – Food-to-Go / Bakery****Build Your Career With Cavan Bakery****About Cavan Bakery** Founded in 1929, Cavan Bakery is a third-generation family business built on quality, craftsmanship and community. From artisan breads and pastries to freshly prepared products, we are proud of our heritage while continuing to innovate and grow.Our values of Respect, Heritage, Innovation, Integrity, Sustainability and Excellence shape how we work, how we support our people and how we deliver quality for our customers every day.**Your Opportunity** As a Relief Retail Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our stores across different locations, helping teams deliver excellent customer service and maintain the high standards our customers expect from Cavan Bakery. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, working with different teams and developing their skills across multiple retail environments. You will gain valuable experience across customer service, food-to-go operations, sales and store standards, while becoming a trusted member of our wider retail team. Your ability to adapt, build relationships quickly and maintain consistent standards will make a real difference wherever you are supporting.**What You’ll Learn & Contribute** *You will have the opportunity to:* • Develop your customer service skills by supporting different teams and creating excellent experiences for customers across our stores. • Build your retail knowledge by gaining exposure to different store environments, products, customer needs and operational practices. • Strengthen your independence and organisation skills by managing your workload, adapting quickly and ensuring high standards wherever you work.**How You’ll Make an Impact** *Your contribution will help us to:* • Provide consistent service and quality experiences for customers across all Cavan Bakery locations • Support store teams during busy periods and periods of change • Maintain excellent standards in product availability, presentation and cleanliness • Ensure safe and efficient operations through strong attention to detail • Bring a positive attitude and flexible support wherever you are needed**Your Development Journey** At Cavan Bakery, we believe every role provides an opportunity to learn, grow and develop. *As a Relief Retail Assistant, you will gain experience in:* • Working across different store environments and teams • Building confidence in customer service and sales conversations • Understanding retail operations, stock management and digital order fulfilment • Developing adaptability, organisation and problem-solving skills • Maintaining consistent standards across food safety, hygiene and health & safety This role can provide a strong foundation for future opportunities such as Shift Leader, Retail Manager or wider roles across the business.**What You’ll Bring** *We are looking for someone who:* • Enjoys variety and working with different people • Is flexible, reliable and organised • Builds positive relationships quickly • Takes pride in delivering excellent customer experiences • Can adapt to different environments while maintaining high standards • Has a positive attitude and willingness to support others**Skills & Experience** *You may already have experience in:* • Customer service, retail, hospitality or food environments • Working as part of a team • Supporting different locations or teams • Managing tasks independently and prioritising effectively • Maintaining high standards of presentation and service You do not need to have everything already, we value attitude, flexibility and commitment to doing your best. We welcome applications from people who are motivated, curious and ready to develop.**Why Join Cavan?**✓ A proud family business with nearly 100 years of heritage ✓ The opportunity to gain experience across multiple locations ✓ A supportive environment where people can learn and grow ✓ A role with variety, responsibility and real impact ✓ Opportunities to develop and progress your career ✓ A workplace built on respect, integrity and excellence ✓ A business built on strong values and continuous improvement