Sales Assistant - Part Time/Full Time - Bourne End - Wenzel's The Bakers

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a well-established bakery, where your passion for food and customer service can shine. As a Sales Assistant, you will engage with customers, handle orders, and help produce delicious fresh food. With a commitment to quality and service, this role offers not just a job, but a chance to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy perks like free meals, a generous holiday entitlement, and a company pension scheme while being part of a team that values your contributions and encourages your development. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free meal every shift

50% off all other food

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday entitlement

Paid day off for birthday

Staff incentives and bonus schemes

Excellent training and career progression

Employee benefit scheme

Wellbeing Centre access

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Full training provided, no previous experience necessary.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and great customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer orders, cash handling, and till operation.
• Produce fresh food products while adhering to safety standards.
• Assist with daily shop operations.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Cash Handling

Teamwork

Education

No previous training necessary

Job description

Wenzel’s The Bakers Team Member/ Sales Assistant - Part Time Role:

Location: Bourne End Branch, 31 The Parade, Wooburn Green, Bourne End, SL8 5SB

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 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 as one of our Sales Assistants.

What We Offer:

1. Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
2. Enrolment to company pension scheme.
3. Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
4. Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement.
5. Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes.
6. Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes.
7. Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas, travel, and lots more.
8. 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 £11.75 an hour (under 18 - £10.00 an hour) to start, and a working week is 39 hours. 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:

1. Customer Service – handling all our customer’s needs, including taking their order, cash handling, and the till operation.
2. 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).
3. Assisting with the day-to-day running of the shop.

What Are We Looking For?

1. No previous training is necessary as full training is provided.
2. Someone who is confident and enthusiastic, with a great work ethic and a positive attitude showing great customer service skills.
3. 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: WENTM