Bakery Customer Service Associate

4 weeks ago


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

Customer Team Member/Bakery Customer Service Associate (SPAR 18+)

Minimum 16 Hours Per Week - Potential for Additional Hours.

Flexible Shifts Available Including Evenings and Weekends.

We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Customer Team Member in our Bakery Department. As a Customer Team Member at SPAR, you will be instrumental in assisting our store management and fostering a positive shopping experience for our customers. Your role will involve maximizing sales and profitability by executing assigned tasks aimed at enhancing the store's performance, ensuring exceptional customer service through our core principles: 'Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food for Later, and Food for Now.'

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is among the largest privately owned enterprises in the UK. Our innovative family-run business commenced in 1917 as a grocery counter service and has evolved from these modest beginnings into a company that now operates 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs over 7,000 individuals, generating a turnover of £1.3 billion. As a leading convenience retailer in the UK, we continuously seek inventive ways to distinguish ourselves. Food and beverage have always been our passion, and our business now encompasses various divisions specializing in retail, food service, and wholesale distribution.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service:

  • Preparation of all sandwich components, including cooking breakfast and lunch items, baking cookies and bread, and washing, cutting, slicing, chopping, and grating ingredients, following established guidelines.
  • Welcoming customers with a friendly and inviting demeanor.
  • Responding to customer inquiries regarding products and services, assisting them in locating the items they require.
  • Efficiently processing customer transactions through the tills while maintaining a positive and friendly service.
  • Promoting selected products to customers and highlighting multi-buy offers to maximize sales.
  • Complying with all food handling, safety, and sanitation standards when storing, preparing, serving food, and cleaning the department.

Store Operations:

  • Managing stock; checking deliveries, restocking shelves, maintaining a clean and organized sales floor, and rotating stock to ensure freshness and timely expiration.
  • Completing additional assigned tasks such as date checking, stock and gap checking, price adjustments, promotional displays, and other tasks as required.
  • Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and processes.

Key Skills and Knowledge:

  • Previous experience in a similar role or industry is preferred.
  • Consistently follows instructions and procedures with excellent attention to detail.
  • Some understanding of the legislative responsibilities within a retail environment and the ability to assist with compliance.
  • Ability to contribute ideas for delivering outstanding customer service and advancing the business.
  • Experience with a 'Challenge 25' policy is desirable.
  • Enthusiastic and proactive approach to working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Previous cash handling experience is preferred but not essential.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave and pay exceeding statutory entitlements.
  • Opportunities to develop skills and capabilities in a supportive and diverse culture.
  • Exceptional training and development programs.
  • Hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced convenience store environment.
  • Generous staff discount across all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol and cigarettes).
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
  • Paid breaks.
  • Complimentary tea and coffee.
  • Early access to pay through 'EarlyPay.'
  • 24/7 access to payslips and rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
  • Wellbeing support including emotional support, counseling, legal, and financial advice.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • NEST pension scheme.
  • Company life insurance equivalent to 1x annual salary and 6x annual salary with the company pension scheme.
  • Extra holiday purchase scheme.
  • Cycle to work scheme for bicycle purchases.
  • Long service awards.


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