General Assistant | Millennium Park Food Store

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% staff discount across all products

Discretionary bonus

Pension Scheme

24-hr health and wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Secondary card holder

Ad hoc staff double discount weekends

Job summary

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society is seeking a General Assistant for the Millennium Park Food Store in Jersey. The role focuses on customer service, merchandising, and shop floor duties to maximise sales in line with the Society's values.

You will advise and serve customers, move stock, handle transactions, and work as part of a motivated team. A can-do attitude, attention to detail, and good English are essential, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Can-do attitude and good team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Passion for food and service.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Advising and serving customers.
• Moving and replenishing stock.
• Processing transactions at the checkouts.
• Supporting colleagues as part of a team.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic working area.
• Providing great customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Passion for food

English proficiency

Job description

Location: Jersey

Hours: up to 39

Job Role

Do you want to be part of something different, unique, meaningful, giving you a real sense of purpose, pride and belonging? Then come and join the Co-operative Society, where Co-operation, Openness, Passion, Empowerment and Recognition are our values and our People are at the heart of our stores.

We are looking for a General Assistant to join our team at Millennium Park Food Store, in the Fresh Department.

Do you have a can-do attitude and enjoy working as part of a highly motivated busy team, if this sounds like you, come and join us.

Our General Assistants play a key role in attaining the highest possible standards of customer service, merchandising and all shop floor duties to maximise sales while working within the Aims and Values of the Society.

What Will I Do

• Advising and serving customers
• Moving and Replenishing stock
• Processing transactions on the checkouts
• Supporting colleagues as part of a good team work ethic
• Maintaining a clean, hygienic and uncluttered working area
• Provide great customer service

What Do I Need

• Great Customer Service skills
• A can-do attitude and a great team player
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have a passion for food
• Ability to work on own or within a team
• Good written and verbal English

Previous experience is desired, however, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

In Return We Offer

• £13.59 per hour +10% Sunday Rate with no experience
• 10% staff discount across all food, non-food, online grocery, fuel and pharmacy
• Ad hoc staff double discount weekends throughout the year
• Secondary card holder
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension Scheme
• 24-hr access to free health and wellbeing support
• Generous holiday allowance
• A range of other discounts

This role can be physically challenging at times and involves reaching, bending and lifting of stock and standing for long periods of time, but what you give in enthusiasm we’ll return to you in full with training and other benefits and rewards, including colleague discount.

If you have less than five years residency status, you may be considered for full time roles. If you've lived more than five years on the island, you may apply for part time roles

EU settled status document will be required from those holding an EU passport

Bonus: Ability to work flexible working patterns as the role may include weekends

Interested? Ready to join us?

For further information, please contact our People team on tel 879822 or email us today.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment experience. If you need any assistance when applying, or would benefit from adjustments at interview stage, please reach out to our People Team, we are always happy to support you.

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