SPAR Workington - Deli Assistant

James Hall & Co Ltd; Workington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

James Hall & Co Ltd in Workington is inviting applications for a Deli Assistant. You will help prepare and serve freshly made deli items, create a welcoming atmosphere, and maintain high standards of food safety and presentation in a busy shop environment.

You will be friendly, reliable, and flexible, with a proactive approach to customer service and teamwork. Full training will be provided on allergen awareness, labeling, and audits, with 32 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about great customer service.
• Approachable attitude with a positive mindset.
• Flexible and able to adapt in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing friendly, helpful service and sharing product knowledge with customers.
• Preparing, baking, and presenting our deli range.
• 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.

Skills

Friendliness

Reliability

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time Hours of work: 32 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