Retail Sales Assistant

Bayne's the Family Bakers; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 50%

Complimentary roll & drink

Retail discount scheme

Under 18 rate

Job summary

Bayne’s the Family Bakers is seeking a Retail Sales Assistant for the Straiton Shop (EH20 9PW). You will work varied shifts, including weekends, 30 hours per week with potential for extra hours. You’ll handle cash tills, assist customers, and keep displays tidy while offering friendly service.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate up to £12.93 with benefits including discounts and staff perks. Training provided and supportive team environment in a long-standing local business.

Qualifications

• Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
• Great communication skills.
• A positive attitude, we'll need you be resilient.
• Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don't worry, we'll teach you).
• You will be required to be flexible with your hours, available to work between Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
• Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
• Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
• Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
• Stock shelves with products.
• Answer queries from customers.
• Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
• Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
• Cleaning of shop & facilities.

Job description

Retail Sales Assistant - Straiton Shop, EH20 9PW

You will be given various shifts - which will change week to week and will include weekends (when rostered on), between 430am and 530pm - any 5 days from 7.

30 hours per week (although additional hours may be available).

Up to £12.93 per hour plus an excellent benefits package (see below)*

Who We Are. Bayne’s the Family Bakers have a proud history serving local communities for over 70 years.

What your key responsibilities are:

• Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
• Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
• Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
• Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
• Stock shelves with products.
• Answer queries from customers.
• Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
• Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
• Cleaning of shop & facilities.

Ideally you will have:

• Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
• Great communication skills.
• A positive attitude, we'll need you be resilient.
• Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don't worry, we'll teach you).
• You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7.

Benefits:

• Our Colleague discount Scheme, offering you up to 50% off products sold in our shops.
• A complimentary filled roll and hot drink to have during your break when working.
• Retail discount scheme allowing you and your immediate family to save money on the cost of living expenses.
• A full list of benefits can be found on our Bayne’s website.
• Please note an under 18 rate of £10.54 may apply.

At Bayne's the Family Bakers, we understand that our success hinges on the strength of our colleagues. That's why we're dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. We are committed to the fair treatment of colleagues, potential colleagues and our customers regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependents, age, physical/mental health or offending background.