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Retail Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You should have food retail experience, great communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and flexibility to work any 5 days from 7 between 4:30am and 5pm.
  • You will prepare and serve food, manage displays, handle pre-orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, and maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Requirements

  • Ideally you will have:
  • Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go.
  • Great communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, we’ll need you 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 5pm, Monday to Sunday any 5 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 between 4:30 am and 5 pm, any 5 days from 7, including weekends when rostered on.

How many hours will I work per week?

You will work 30 hours per week, with additional hours potentially available.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The hourly wage is £12.73, with a reduced rate of £10.85 for those aged under 18.

What are the key responsibilities of a Retail Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include preparing and serving customers with bakery products, maintaining displays, dealing with customer pre-orders, processing payments, stocking shelves, answering customer queries, providing product advice, and cleaning the shop and facilities.

Is previous food retailing experience required for this role?

While previous food retailing experience is ideal, it is not strictly required. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.

What kind of benefits do you offer?

Benefits include a colleague discount scheme of up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, a retail discount scheme for colleagues and their immediate family, and a full list of benefits can be found on the Bayne's website.

Is flexibility required in the working hours?

Yes, flexibility is required as you need to be available to work between 4:30 am and 5 pm, any 5 days from 7, including weekends.

How can I apply for the Retail Sales Assistant position?

You can apply for the position by visiting the Bayne's website and following the application instructions provided.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for candidates with great communication skills, a positive attitude, resilience, cash handling experience, and a willingness to learn about working with touch screen tills.

Do you provide training for new employees?

Yes, we provide training, including specific instruction on cash handling and working with touch screen tills.

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.