Store Team Member - Bakery

TJ Morris Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave (pro-rated)

Contributable company pension

10% store discount

Flexible pay & wellbeing

HB benefits platform

Job summary

Home Bargains is seeking a part-time Cafe & Bakery Team Member in Newcastle. You will prepare drinks and bakery items, serve customers, and ensure a clean, inviting store environment. The role offers up to 16 hours per week and pays up to £13.00 per hour, with shifts including early mornings.

Full training provided; benefits include leave, pension, staff discount, and access to wellbeing programs. Joining our dynamic team means contributing to great service and memorable customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable attitude required.
• Hardworking and reliable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and food for café and bakery.
• Serve customers and handle deliveries.
• Keep the store area clean, stocked, and welcoming.
• Cover general store duties when required.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Hardworking

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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Job Reference DH/GC/STMBakery/Byker/A579/1026/JH

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Part Time

Permanent

Up to £13.00

Working Hours:

Up to 16 hours per week

Location:

Closing Date:

12/10/2026

Job Category:

Store Team Member

Business Unit:

Package

Salary & Hours

• £ 12.71 per hour (18-20), £13.00 per hour (21+)
• Available contracted hours are up to 16 hours per week
• Candidates must be available to work 6am - 10am - Bakery

Employee Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 28 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after 5 years of service. Annual leave is pro-rated for part-time or alternative working arrangements.
• Contributable company pension scheme
• 10%store discount at all our retail stores
• Stream - Access to flexible pay, financial wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, savings opportunities and much more
• MyHB colleague benefits platform with access to:
  • Discounts UK wide on retail, leisure, hospitality venues
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
  • Low cost voluntary insured health cash plans and cancer cover

Job Introduction

At Home Bargains, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find opportunity.

Customers often pop in for one thing and leave with a full trolley, and when they stop at our Café & Bakery, it’s about more than tea and toast, it’s about great service and memorable moments.

As a Café & Bakery Team Member, you’ll prepare drinks and food, serve customers, handle deliveries, and keep everything clean, stocked, and welcoming. Every task helps create a smooth, enjoyable experience.

You’ll gain valuable skills in food hygiene, hospitality, and retail, learning on the job in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment where no two days are the same.

Every role is part of something bigger, working together, supporting each other, and taking pride in the little things that make the big difference.

Ready to brew up something great?

Store Team Members based in the Café and/or Bakery will also cover general store duties when required.

Job Overview

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in store. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience. Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of team and want to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe

Successful candidates are provided with on-the-job training and gain essential transferable retail and hospitality skills.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, approachable, and ready to make a real difference in store. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and helping customers have a great experience. Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly and approachable attitude, with a love of helping customers
• Hardworking, reliable, and willing to get stuck in
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn new things
• Works well as part of team and want to make a difference
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including lates and weekends
• Polite, professional, and committed to following company policies and keeping the workplace safe

About The Company

At Home Bargains, customers often come in for one thing and leave with a full trolley — and it’s our amazing teams who make that possible. Our aim is simple: to deliver top brands at bottom prices, every day. Working here is fun, fast-paced, and never dull, there’s always something new happening in our growing and ever-changing business.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing discount retailers, we’re expanding rapidly, creating fantastic opportunities for you to develop and progress with us. No matter where you begin, Home Bargains is a place to grow, where passion meets potential and every contribution helps build something truly special.

Many colleagues say, “I only came in for one thing… but I came out with a career.” And with supportive teams across our business, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can thrive and be part of something exciting.