Weekend Sales Assistant

Birds; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee staff discount

4 weeks annual leave (Pro rata)

Bank holidays

Job summary

B Birds Bakery is seeking a part-time Weekend Sales Assistant for Berry Hill shop. You will greet customers, serve bakery items, take orders, and use the till while keeping displays tidy and inviting.

Shifts are Saturdays and Sundays with a minimum of 8 hours per week. Training will be provided, and pay starts at £12.71 per hour, with age-based variations. A friendly, reliable attitude is all you need to start.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay resilient in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Take customer orders and package products properly.
• Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
• Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
• Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
• Upsell products to customers with hot drinks or confectionery items.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and to-go products.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Flexibility

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Careers Weekend Sales Assistant

Weekend Sales Assistant

Job Title

Job Title: Weekend Sales Assistant

Location

Location: Birds Bakery, Berry Hill (new shop opening!)

Location

Berry Hill

Employment Type

Part-time

Hours

minimum of 8 hours per week

Hours

8 p/w

Salary

£12.71 per hour (depending on age, details below)

Salary

£12.71 p/w

Purpose

The purpose of a bakery sales assistant is to serve customers, sell bakery products and help keep the shop clean and organised, as well as a friendly and welcoming environment. Making sure customer service and quality is at the forefront of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Take customer orders and package products properly.
• Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
• Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
• Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
• Upsell products to customers for example offering hot drinks with food, or a nice little treat in upselling confectionaries goods.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food-to-go / eat in products.

Shifts

Saturdays and Sundays, bonus if you have flexibility during the week!

Experience

• Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential as we will give you all the training you need to be successful.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to stay resilient in a busy environment.
• Experience handling cash or working with tills / Card machines (training will be provided).
• Flexibility to work shifts between Monday and Sunday.

Qualifications

Training will be provided for suitable applicants.

Benefits

• Employee staff discount
• 4 weeks annual leave (Pro rata), increasing incrementally to 5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays

Pay Rates

• Age 19+: £12.71 per hour
• Age 18: £10.85 per hour
• Age 17: £8.50 per hour
• Age 16: £8.00 per hour