Weekend Sales Assistant

Weekend Sales Assistant

Location: Birds Bakery, Unit 2, 17-21 High Street, Ruddington. NG11 6DT

Hours and Salary

Part‑time: 11 hours per week.

Salary: £12.71 per hour (details below).

Purpose

The purpose of a bakery sales assistant is to serve customers, sell bakery products, maintain a clean and organised shop, and create a friendly and welcoming environment. Customer service and quality are at the forefront of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Recommend bakery items such as bread, cakes, and pastries.
• Take customer orders and package products properly.
• Operate the till/cash register and handle payments.
• Restock shelves and displays to keep products available and attractive.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the shop and display areas.
• Answer customer questions about ingredients, prices, or products.
• Upsell products to customers, e.g., offer hot drinks with food or confectionery goods.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold bakery and food‑to‑go / eat‑in products.

Shifts

Saturdays: 8:30 am – 2:00 pm

Sundays: 7:00 am – 12:30 pm

Experience

• Previous experience in food retail is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to stay resilient in a busy environment.
• Experience handling cash or working with tills / card machines (training will be provided).
• Flexibility to work shifts between Monday and Sunday.

Qualifications

Training will be provided for suitable applicants.

Benefits

• Employee staff discount.
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata), increasing incrementally to 5 weeks after 5 years of continuous service, plus bank holidays.

Pay Rates by Age

• Age 19+: £12.71 per hour
• Age 18: £10.85 per hour
• Age 17: £8.50 per hour
• Age 16: £8.00 per hour

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