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Retail Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Dunfermline

AI generated summary

  • You should have food retail experience, great communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and flexibility to work any 4 of 7 days between 4:30am and 4:30pm.
  • You will serve customers food, manage displays, handle pre-orders, process payments, stock shelves, answer queries, provide product advice, report issues, and maintain cleanliness.

Requirements

  • Ideally you will have:
  • Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
  • Great communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, we’ll need you to be resilient.
  • Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don’t worry, we’ll teach you).
  • You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between 4:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Sunday any 4 days from 7.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
  • Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
  • Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
  • Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
  • Stock shelves with products.
  • Answer queries from customers.
  • Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
  • Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
  • Cleaning of shop & facilities.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are flexible, ranging between 4:30 am and 4:30 pm, any 4 days from 7 days a week.

How many hours per week is the Retail Sales Assistant expected to work?

The position is for 20 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the hourly pay rate for this position?

The hourly pay rate is £12.42, with £10.54 for those aged under 18.

What are the key responsibilities of the Retail Sales Assistant?

Responsibilities include preparing and serving customers, maintaining counter and window displays, handling customer pre-orders, processing payments, stocking shelves, answering customer queries, and cleaning the shop and facilities.

Is prior experience in food retailing required for this position?

While previous food retailing experience is ideal, it is not specifically required as training will be provided.

What benefits are offered to Retail Sales Assistants?

Benefits include a colleague discount scheme of up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and access to a retail discount scheme for you and your immediate family.

Do applicants need to be flexible with their working hours?

Yes, applicants must be flexible and available to work between 4:30 am and 4:30 pm, any 4 days from 7.

How should I apply for this position?

Interested applicants should follow the application instructions provided on the Bayne’s website or job posting.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion at Bayne's the Family Bakers?

Yes, Bayne's is committed to the fair treatment of colleagues and customers regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, and other factors.

The Family Bakers Since 1954 - Living Our Family Values Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bayne’s is a family-owned bakery renowned for its commitment to baking fresh, high-quality products at great value. With a rich tradition, we take pride in delivering excellence to our customers every day. Passion drives us to maintain our standards and ensure that each product we offer meets the highest expectations of taste and freshness.