Tesco Colleague - Skilled Baker - Amersham Superstore

Tesco UK; Amersham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Amersham is seeking a Skilled Baker. The role focuses on baking fresh products, servicing customers with passion, and adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will be over 18, have a love for customer service, and be prepared to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility in hours is offered, with a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours per week. This position offers a competitive pay rate starting from £13.38 an hour.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 to apply.
• Passion for delivering great service.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers with pride and passion.
• Bake fresh products throughout the day.
• Adhere to all food safety guidelines.
• Build rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Check and maintain machinery safety.

Skills

Customer service

Baking knowledge

Food hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Availability Window

Sun: 00:00–08:00

Mon: 00:00–08:00

Sat: 02:00–10:00

Our Skilled Baker rate of pay starts from £13.38 an hour; this increases to £14.59 for stores inside the M25. Additional payments may also apply depending on location.

It is our policy to offer new colleagues a minimum of 16 guaranteed hours each week, but you may also work fewer hours (to a minimum of 12).

Customers are at the heart of everything we do. It takes different people to run a store and this is a committed, everyday role with variety and excitement.

• Being a colleague in one of our stores means that you will help to serve our shoppers better every day.
• You’ll meet great people, learn new things and be part of a specialist, diverse team where everyone is welcome.
• Whether you are looking for stability or flexibility to suit your lifestyle, or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.

• Knowing your customers and serving them with passion and pride; giving great natural service.
• Baking in waves for scratch products so customers receive fresh products throughout the day, minimising waste and ensuring yield is being adhered to for great quality.
• Handling products with care to maintain quality and ensure they reach customers in the best condition.
• Adhering to all food hygiene, safety and allergen guidelines at all times.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the products and services within my department and my store.
• Putting into practice the training you have received, so we all work safely, effectively and serve our customers brilliantly.
• Proactively checking the emergency stop buttons are working and all machinery is safe to use before operation, in line with safe & legal checks/training. Report any next steps to the Shift Leader/Team Manager.
• Disposing of waste in a responsible manner, including following food waste and recycling routines.
• Being knowledgeable about your store’s performance, understanding the part you play and what we need to do together to drive service and sales, reduce waste and shrink and deliver profit.
• Being yourself, living our values, making everyone feel welcome and always following our policies.
• Working across the store in our service, picking and replenishment areas where required.

• A passion for delivering great service, greeting customers with a smile, and serving them with pride.
• The ability to build rapport with customers, meaning they leave the store having experienced a great shopping trip.
• To take the initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers.
• Be able to work independently and well within a team and communicate openly with others.
• Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success.
• Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE OVER 18 TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

We are proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please find details below.

We welcome flexible working arrangements to support diverse circumstances.

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer’s favourite way to shop, whether at home or on the move. Our core purpose is “Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.”

Diversity, equity and inclusion at Tesco means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work.

For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com