Shop Assistant

Aramark; Askham Bryan; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £12.71

32.5 hours per week

Term-time-only role

Equated pay across year

No evenings/weekends

Benefits app

Pension contributions

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and development

Apprenticeship schemes

Career progression

Friendly team

Job summary

Aramark UK is recruiting a Shop Assistant at Askham Bryan College. You will deliver excellent customer service in a busy college shop, handling transactions, stocking displays, and keeping the shop clean and well-presented.

Join a friendly team with training, career development, and term-time working. The role offers a stable schedule Mon–Fri, with no evenings or weekends, and access to employee benefits including pension and life cover.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Friendly and professional approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and organised approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Operate tills and handle cash and card transactions accurately.
• Replenish stock and maintain attractive product displays.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Assist with deliveries and stock rotation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness within the shop and surrounding areas.
• Provide product information and assist customers with queries.
• Follow all food safety, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Support colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Organised

Job description

At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential. Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new about yourself.

Job Description

Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Shop Assistant to join our team at Askham Bryan College, YO23 3FR. This is an exciting opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to work within a busy college retail environment, providing excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors. Job Description As a Shop Assistant, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the college shop, delivering an excellent customer experience while maintaining high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and stock control.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Operating tills and handling cash and card transactions accurately
• Replenishing stock and maintaining attractive product displays
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any shortages
• Assisting with deliveries and stock rotation
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the shop and surrounding areas
• Providing product information and assisting customers with queries
• Following all food safety, health and safety, and company procedures
• Supporting colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations

What's in it for You?

• £12.71 per hour (equated pay)
• 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Working hours of 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Term-time-only role, working 34 weeks per year
• Equated pay spread across the year
• No evening or weekend working
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from within
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Friendly and professional approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and organised approach to work
• Previous retail, customer service, or catering experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Safeguarding checks required
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.

For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including referencesand an enhanced DBS checkin line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [e-mail]

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.