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Senior Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You need food retail experience, great communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and flexibility to work 4 days a week, any time from Monday to Sunday.
  • You will prepare and serve bakery products, manage counter displays, handle customer orders and payments, stock shelves, provide product guidance, address queries, and maintain cleanliness.

Requirements

  • 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 Monday to Sunday any 4 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 this position?

You will work various shifts between 5am and 4:30pm, any 4 days from 7, including weekends when rostered.

How many hours will I be expected to work per week?

The position is for 24 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the hourly pay rate for the Senior Sales Assistant role?

The pay rate is £13.20 per hour.

Is previous experience in food retailing required?

Ideally, you should have previous food retailing experience or experience in food-to-go.

Are flexible working hours required for this job?

Yes, you will need to be flexible with your hours and available to work any 4 days from Monday to Sunday.

What kind of benefits does this position offer?

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

Will I receive training for cash handling and tills?

Yes, while cash handling experience and working with touch screen tills are preferable, you will be trained for these tasks.

How does the company ensure a respectful and fair workplace?

Bayne's the Family Bakers are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other factors.

Where can I find more information about the benefits offered?

For a full list of benefits, please visit Bayne's website.

What are my main responsibilities in this role?

Key responsibilities include preparing and serving a range of bakery products, maintaining displays, processing customer orders and payments, and cleaning the shop and facilities.

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.