Retail Assistant

6 days ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom AF Blakemore & Son Ltd Full time

Customer Service and Bakery Assistant Opportunity

Min 16 Hours Per Week including evenings and weekends.

Various shifts between 5am & 6:30pm

We are seeking a motivated and friendly individual to join our team as a Customer Service and Bakery Assistant. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the store and staff and provision of friendly, efficient service to customers, colleagues and visitors.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a leading retail company with a strong presence in the UK. Our company has a rich history, dating back to 1917, and has grown into a business with multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service, and wholesale distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing of all hot and cold food ready for customers.
  • Managing the ovens when cooking hot food items.
  • Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and explain options to customers accurately.
  • Neatly wrap and present food according to customer orders.
  • Re-stock sandwiches to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the opening hours of the department.
  • Use the till to record the order, take the payment and give correct change where necessary.
  • Understand and adhere to all company operating processes, policies and procedures.
  • Adhere to all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing/preparing/serving food and cleaning the department.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

  • Previous experience in a similar role and/or industry is preferred.
  • Some understanding of health and food safety legislative responsibilities in a food environment.
  • Ability to contribute ideas for delivering exceptional customer service and driving the business forward.

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture.
  • Outstanding Training & Development.
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast-paced retail environment.
  • Generous staff discount in all our stores.
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
  • Paid Breaks.
  • Free Tea & Coffee.
  • Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'.
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
  • Company Pension Scheme.
  • NEST pension scheme.
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
  • Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme.
  • Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme.
  • Long Service Awards.

We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.



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