Sales Assistant - Part Time - Blessington, Co. Wicklow

macecareers; Ireland; On-site; EUR 22,041 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

MaceCareers is seeking a part-time sales assistant to join the team at Maxol Station in Blessington, Ireland. The role offers 32-39 hours per week at a pay rate of €16.65 per hour. Applicants must be over 18 and preferably have deli experience.

Responsibilities include serving customers, assisting with deli queries, and ensuring compliance with hygiene regulations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working on a Deli.
• The ability to use initiative.
• Sound judgement with the ability to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Assist customers with queries regarding deli products.
• Check temperatures in the deli area ensuring compliance with HACCP regulations.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Numerical abilities

Ability to work as part of a team

Good attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

MAXOL station in Blessington require a part-time sales assistant to join their fantastic team.

Applicant must be over 18 for the sale of alcohol & cigarettes and must be able to work weekends and deli experience is preferable.

This role is 32-39 hours per week with a pay rate of €16.65 per hour.

WORK LOCATION

MAXOL STATION IN BLESSINGTON

CUSTOMER CARE

• To serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner providing an exceptional standard of customer care

• To communicate with the customers in an effective and welcoming manner

• Ensure products are served to customers in line with Food Hygiene Requirements

• Maintain knowledge of current in deli sales and promotions

• Assist customers with queries regarding deli products

OPERATIONAL & STORE PRESENTATION

• To accurately compute sales prices, total purchases and receive & process appropriate payment from the customers in line with cash register and/or cash handling policy

• Assist customers in bagging purchases

• Maintain knowledge of current in store sales and promotions

• Answer customer queries with regard to the store and its merchandise

• To deal with customer complaints in a professional and pleasant way and refer to the Store Manager where appropriate

• Open and close cash registers performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers and making deposits in line with cash handling policy

• Clean shelves & counters and sweep floors internally and externally ensuring store is tidy and free from clutter at all times

• Clean all areas of the store (including staff facilities) as directed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• Maintain a clean and well organised back store area

• To receive and check stock in line with company guidelines

• Ensure stock is packed in line with company merchandising guidelines

• Update shelf edged labels as instructed by the Assistant Store Manager

• To rotate stock appropriately minimising waste

• To be vigilant at all times to prevent stock loss and waste

• To conduct stock takes as instructed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

• To take care for your health & safety and that of your colleagues and customers and take action to reduce risks and hazards

FOOD SERVICE

• Check temperatures in the deli area ensuring they are compliant with HACCP regulations

• Maintain HACCP records in line with store policies

• Monitor Critical Control Points and ensure food is not open to contamination

• Comply with relevant controls around all foods including Fresh and Red Meats

GENERAL

• Any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience of working on a Deli
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Numerical abilities
• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to use initiative
• Sound judgement with the ability to make decisions
• Self-motivated
• Good attention to detail