Retail Assistant - Cowdenbeath

Wm. Stephen (Bakers) Ltd.; Cowdenbeath; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

We have a new opportunity for the right individual to join our retail sales team, as a Retail Assistant, in our Bakery shop in Cowdenbeath.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: from 17 to up to 30 hours available

Pay: from £8.75 - £11.64 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Provide excellent service to our amazing customers, every time. This includes serving hot pies, filling award-winning morning rolls, boxing cakes, and providing coffee.
• Ensure a great shopping experience for customers, answering queries and engaging in conversation.
• Work a combination of morning, afternoon, and late afternoon shifts; rotas are drawn up in advance.
• Assist in setting up display cabinets, putting away deliveries, preparing fillings, cleaning, restocking, and rotating products.
• Provide occasional 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.

Does all of this sound like you? If so, we want you to join our Stephens team!

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Salary: £8.75 - £11.64 per hour
• Free products on shift.
• 20% discount on products on your day off.
• Gifts for team members at special occasions.
• 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 within the company.

About Us

Stephens Bakery is a 4th generation family business that has been in baking for over 150 years. We embrace innovation while using traditional baking methods and sourcing the finest local ingredients. We have received several accolades, 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, followed by an in-person interview and a paid work trial. The hiring process typically takes around 2 weeks, but we can be flexible to accommodate notice periods.