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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