Reading Broadstreet Sales Assistant 30H

Wenzel's The Bakers; Reading; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery chain in Reading is seeking a full-time Team Member / Sales Assistant to join their team. The role involves handling customer orders, producing fresh food, and assisting with shop operations. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided, and the position offers a competitive pay of £12.21 an hour for a standard 30-hour week with additional benefits.

Benefits

Free meal every shift

50% off all other food

Enrolment to pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Paid day off for Birthday

Excellent training opportunities

Employee discounts at various retailers

Access to Wellbeing Centre and support helpline

Qualifications

• No previous training necessary as full training is provided.
• Enthusiastic attitude with strong work ethic.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer orders and perform cash handling.
• Produce fresh sandwiches and other food products.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the shop.

Skills

Customer service skills

Positive attitude

Confidence

Teamwork

Job description

About Wenzel's

Wenzel’s was established in 1975 and has since become a favourite for locals in North West London, Beds, Bucks, Essex, and Hertfordshire areas. Wenzel’s was established in 1975 and has since become a favourite for locals in the North-West and Greater London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and Surrey. We believe in delivering quality products at affordable prices and of course delivering them with outstanding customer service. We currently have over 100 shops and are expanding the brand by opening more of our retail shops. We are looking for exciting new talent with a passion for food and customer service to join our team.

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About Us

Wenzel’s was established in 1975 and has since become a favourite for locals in the North-West and Greater London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and Surrey. We believe in delivering quality products at affordable prices and of course delivering them with outstanding customer service. We currently have over 100 shops and are expanding the brand by opening more of our retail shops. We are looking for exciting new talent with a passion for food and customer service to join our team.

What We Offer

• Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
• Free and unlimited hot drinks whilst at work.
• Enrolment to company pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
• Day off for your Birthday – paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement.
• Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes.
• Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and in-store retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas, travel and lots more.
• A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support.

Pay & Hours

For our Team Member / Sales Assistant roles we offer a competitive pay of £12.21 an hour (under 18 – £10.00 an hour, between 18‑21 £11.75 per hour) to start, and a working week is 30 hours, Monday to Sunday. Although our shops open early, and we do have set shifts within our Shops, we are open to discussing flexible working hours to accommodate your needs where we can.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service – handling all our customers’ needs, including taking their orders, cash handling and the till operation.
• Producing fresh sandwiches, baguettes and other food products in line with our food safety & health and safety standards (food safety and hygiene training is provided).
• Assisting with the day‑to‑day running of the shop.

What Are We Looking For?

• No previous training is necessary as full training is provided.
• Someone who is confident and enthusiastic, with a great work ethic and a positive attitude showing great customer service skills.
• Someone who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently as part of a team.

Next Steps

If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.

Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

REF: WENLP