Greggs Bakery Assistant

Spar; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is recruiting a Greggs Bakery Assistant for SPAR stores. You will prepare hot and cold foods, manage ovens, and ensure accurate orders while upholding Greggs and SPAR processes and hygiene standards. You will help maximise sales through friendly service and efficient operations.

The role requires flexibility across shifts starting as early as 4am, with a rota system and minimum 16 hours per week. Competitive benefits and staff discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred.
• Some understanding of health and food safety legislative responsibilities in a food environment.
• Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the Greggs business forward.

Responsibilities

• Preparing of all hot and cold food ready for customers.
• Managing the ovens when cooking hot food items.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain options to customers accurately.
• Neatly wrap and present food according to customer orders.
• Re‑stock sandwiches to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the opening hours of the department.
• Use the till to record the order, take the payment and give correct change where necessary.
• Understand and adhered to all Greggs and SPAR operating processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Food safety/health responsibilities

Customer service ideas & improvements

Job description

Various shifts on a rota basis between 4am-7pm

Monday-Sunday

Must be able to get to store for 4am starts

Fully flexible to support the needs of the business

We have an opportunity for a Greggs Bakery Assistant who is motivated, friendly, hands‑on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the SPAR store and staff and provision of friendly, efficient service to customers, colleagues and visitors to Greggs.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Preparing of all hot and cold food ready for customers.
• Managing the ovens when cooking hot food items.
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain options to customers accurately.
• Neatly wrap and present food according to customer orders.
• Re‑stock sandwiches to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the opening hours of the department.
• Use the till to record the order, take the payment and give correct change where necessary.
• Understand and adhered to all Greggs and SPAR operating processes, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred
• Some understanding of health and food safety legislative responsibilities in a food environment
• Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the Greggs business forward

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 see Job Description for more details

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

Min 16 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs.

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

6th December, 2026

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