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Retail Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Dundee

AI generated summary

  • You ideally have food retail experience, great communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and can work flexible hours, including any 5 days from Monday to Sunday.
  • You will prepare food, maintain displays, handle customer pre-orders, process payments, restock shelves, assist customers with queries, report issues, and clean 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 Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7.
  • Please only apply if you can commit to this.

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 will vary week to week and may include weekends. Shifts will be between 5:30 AM and 5 PM across any 4 days from 7.

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

The position offers 16 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the pay rate for the Retail Sales Assistant role?

The pay rate is up to £12.42 per hour.

What kind of experience is preferred for this position?

Previous food retailing experience or experience with food to go products is preferred.

What skills are important for a Retail Sales Assistant?

Great communication skills, a positive attitude, and cash handling experience with electronic tills are important for this role.

Are there any benefits offered to Retail Sales Assistants?

Yes, benefits include a discount scheme offering up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and a retail discount scheme for immediate family.

Is flexibility in working hours required for this position?

Yes, candidates must be flexible and available to work any 5 days from 7, including weekdays and weekends.

Can applicants under the age of 18 apply for this position?

Yes, however, an under 18 rate of £10.54 may apply.

What is the company's commitment to equality and fairness?

Bayne’s the Family Bakers is dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual is valued and respected, committed to the fair treatment of all colleagues and customers regardless of various backgrounds.

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.