Spar Netherby

SPAR Food-to-go Assistant

Contract Type:

***Permanent

Hours of work:

***24 Hours Per Week

Location:

***SPAR Netherby, Netherby Street, Longtown, Cumbria, CA6 5SA

Salary:
Competitive

Job Overview

A Bit About Us
James Hall & Co.

Ltd traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire.

James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees.

G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. & G&E Murgatroyd NECS Ltd. are the Company Owned Stores divisions of James Hall & Co. Ltd.

We currently operate over 150 SPAR stores across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations, Post Offices, Butchery Units and Deli's.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team as a Food-to-go Assistant.

More About the Role
As a Food-to-go Assistant you will be at the forefront of our stores driving customer service.

You will be expected to provide fresh, healthy and cost effective food to our customers to a high and consistent standard.

It is your role to provide help and assistance to the customers and ensure they find everything they need whilst they are in our store.

Product knowledge is essential for you to respond to customer enquiries and make appropriate recommendations.

Here's What You Can Expect to be Doing

• Foodtogo preparation
• Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service
• Demonstrates an ability to maintain stock levels in the deli counter
• Till operation and cash handling
• Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures
• Ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene are maintained
• General cleaning duties

A Few Things About You

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Product Knowledge is essential
• Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public
• To be enthusiastic, committed and self motivated
• Adopts a 'can do' attitude to challenging situations
• Have a flexible approach to working hours
• To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative
• Previous experience in retail is preferred but not essential
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or level 4 (or equivalent)
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate is preferred but not essential

Why Choose James Hall Group of Companies?

All James Hall Group of Companies have a similar culture and our way of doing things is vital to our success.

We're passionate people, determined to do whatever's necessary to make our customers happy.

Great People Deserve Great Things
As a member of our retail division, you can take full advantage of our benefits package, which includes:

• Occupational pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• SPAR discount scheme
• Annual loyalty bonus scheme
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail discount scheme
• Paid leave in the event of a family bereavement
• Enhanced Christmas day rate of pay
• Christmas gift
• Training and development
• Apprenticeship opportunities

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