Retail Assistant - Cowdenbeath

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

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, which may include serving their favourite hot pie, filling one of our award-winning morning rolls, boxing up a selection of cakes, and providing coffee.
• Ensure a great shopping experience for customers by answering queries and engaging in friendly conversation.
• Work a combination of morning, afternoon, and late afternoon shifts across the week, with rotas drawn up in advance for planning.
• Help set up display cabinets, put away deliveries, prepare salad and roll fillings, clean, restock, and rotate 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 for smooth operations.
• A passion 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 to our teams on shift.
• 20% off products across all shops on days off.
• Presents for our team at special moments (Christmas, Length of Service & Weddings).
• Staff referral scheme offering the potential to earn £150 for each referral.
• Free counselling for mental health, money, legal, or work matters.
• Discounts at over 1,000 high street and online retailers.
• Career development opportunities for team members.

About Us

Stephens Bakery is a 4th generation family business that is over 150 years in the baking. We are a company that embraces innovation, having been the first bakery to partner with convenience stores and open a stand-alone bakery drive-thru. With 15 retail shops and partnerships with Coop, Scotmid, Morrisons, and Independent retailers, we pride ourselves on traditional baking methods and sourcing the finest local ingredients.

The Next Steps

Like what you hear? Apply, and 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 average hiring process takes around 2 weeks, but this is flexible to accommodate notice periods.