Retail Assistant - 17 - 24 hours, Dunfermline - Drive Thru

Wm. Stephen (Bakers) Ltd.; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established family bakery as a Retail Assistant in Dunfermline! This role offers the chance to engage with customers, serve delicious baked goods, and be part of a dynamic team. With flexible shifts and a supportive environment, you'll thrive in a bustling atmosphere while enjoying competitive pay and great perks. Be part of a company that values tradition and innovation, and take your first step towards a rewarding career in the food retail industry. If you have a passion for customer service and a positive attitude, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free products during shifts

20% off products on days off

Presents for special occasions

Staff referral scheme

Free Counselling services

Discounts at retailers

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic are essential.
• Previous food retail experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to customers, serving food and drinks.
• Help set up displays, stock, and clean the shop.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Food Retail Experience

Job description

We have a new opportunity for the right individual to join our retail sales team, as a Retail Assistant, in one of our Drive Thru Bakery shops in Dunfermline.

Contract Details:

• Permanent contract
• Hours up to 24 hours per week in our Drive Thru in Baldridgeburn
• Hours up to 17 hours per week in our Drive Thru in Halbeath
• Pay: from £8.75 (under 18) - £11.64 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent service to our amazing customers, every time, which includes serving their favourite hot pie, filling award-winning morning rolls, boxing up cakes, and providing coffee.
• Ensure a great shopping experience every time by answering queries and engaging with customers.
• Work a combination of morning, afternoon, and late afternoon shifts; rotas are drawn up in advance.
• Help set up display cabinets, put away deliveries, prepare salad and roll fillings, clean, restock, and rotate.
• Occasionally provide cover in another local shop.

What You’ll Need

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A team player who values teamwork.
• Enjoyment of the hustle and bustle of a busy shop.
• Ability to offer consistently great customer service.
• Previous food retail experience is advantageous.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary: £8.75 - £11.64 per hour.
• Free products to our teams on shift.
• 20% off products across all shops on days off.
• Presents for our team at special moments (Christmas, Length of Service & Weddings).
• Staff referral scheme with potential to earn £150.
• Free Counselling for mental health, money, legal, or work matters.
• Discounts at over 1,000 high street and online retailers.
• Career development opportunities.

About Us

Stephens Bakery is a 4th generation family business that is over 150 years in the baking. We embrace innovation while staying true to our craft, using traditional baking methods and sourcing the finest local ingredients. We have won Scottish Craft Bakery of the Year and UK Craft Bakery Business of the Year in 2021.

The Next Steps

If you are interested, apply and if your application is successful, you will be contacted for a short, 5-minute telephone interview. The next step would be an in-person interview and finally, a paid work trial. The hiring process takes around 2 weeks but is flexible to accommodate notice periods.