SPAR Whitehaven - Deli assistant

James-Hall-; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

James Hall is seeking a Deli Assistant to be at the heart of delivering great service and delicious food. You will prepare and serve freshly made products, from ready-to-go items to made-to-order options, while helping create a welcoming environment.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will uphold high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation, and stay flexible in a busy shop.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred.
• Willing to learn food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, helpful service and share product knowledge with customers.
• Prepare, bake, and present deli products.
• Ensure shelves and counters are well stocked and attractively displayed.
• Follow food safety standards including allergen awareness, labelling and audits.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, safe and sanitised at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Food safety

Allergen awareness

Hygiene standards

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time
Hours of work: 24 hours per week

About the Role

As a Deli Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of delivering great service and great food to our customers. You’ll prepare and serve a variety of freshly made products, from ready-to-go items to delicious made-to-order options. Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll help create a welcoming environment while keeping our high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

Your role will be varied, hands-on, and customer-focused, including:

• Providing friendly, helpful service and sharing product knowledge with customers
• Preparing, baking, and presenting our tasty range of deli products
• Ensuring shelves and counters are fully stocked and attractively displayed
• Following food safety standards including allergen awareness, labelling, and audits
• Keeping equipment and work areas clean, safe, and sanitised at all times

A Few Things About You

We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about great customer service. Ideally, you will also be:

• Friendly and approachable, with a positive attitude
• Hardworking and dependable, with good attention to detail
• Flexible and able to adapt in a busy environment
• Willing to learn and follow food safety and hygiene standards
• A great team player who enjoys working with others