Retail Assistant - Kirkcaldy area

We have a new opportunity for the right individual to join our retail sales team, as a Retail Assistant, in one of our Bakery shops in Kirkcaldy.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: from 17 to up to 35 hours available

Pay: from £8.75 - £11.64 per hour

What You’ll Do

1. Provide excellent service to our amazing customers, serving their favourite hot pie, filling one of our award-winning morning rolls, boxing up cakes, and providing coffee.
2. Ensure a great shopping experience for customers, answering queries and engaging in conversation.
3. Work a combination of morning, afternoon, and late afternoon shifts; rotas are drawn up in advance.
4. Assist in setting up display cabinets, putting away deliveries, preparing fillings, cleaning, restocking, and rotating products.
5. Occasionally provide cover in another local shop as needed.

What You’ll Need

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• A team player who values teamwork.
• A love for the hustle and bustle of a busy shop.
• Ability to offer consistently great customer service.
• Previous food retail experience is advantageous.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary: £8.75 - £11.64 per hour
• Free products for teams on shift.
• 20% discount across all shops on days off.
• Gifts for team members at special moments.
• Staff referral scheme with potential to earn £150.
• Free counselling for mental health, money, legal or work matters.
• Discounts at over 1,000 high street and online retailers.
• Career development opportunities.

About Us

Stephens Bakery is a 4th generation family business that has been baking for over 150 years. We embrace innovation while staying true to traditional baking methods and sourcing the finest local ingredients. We have received multiple awards, including Scottish Craft Bakery of the Year and UK Craft Bakery Business of the Year in 2021.

The Next Steps

If you like what you hear, apply! If your application is successful, you will be contacted for a short, 5-minute telephone interview. The next steps would be an in-person interview and a paid work trial. The hiring process typically takes around 2 weeks, but this can be flexible to accommodate notice periods.