We are looking for a Food Services Assistant to join our stores. Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are the same and food is our passion. They are at the heart of the local community, providing outstanding value, quality and service. You’ll be the special ingredient that helps ensure our stores are set up to provide customers with a range of great-tasting products.
What you’ll be doing
* Preparing, packing and displaying a range of breads, pastries, sweet treats, hot foods and seasonal items to entice customers
* Complying with food safety and hygiene standards by checking food temperatures, date checking products, disposing of waste and cleaning food areas
* Serving customers, answering questions, and proactively offering help
* Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
* Building knowledge about products, services and promotions to provide recommendations
* Working flexibly across the store as required
Eligibility
* You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (school leaving age)
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
* If shifts include hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for food
* Thrives in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment and enjoys working in a team
* Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Flexible across the store; fully trained in a variety of skills with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
* Comfortable using new digital tools and technology
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to keeping the store clean and presentable
Working for us has great rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, rising to 15% on Fridays and Saturdays and 15% off at Argos every payday
* Free food and hot drinks for Colleagues in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – employer contributions matched between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that vacancies may close quickly. We are committed to being an inclusive employer where every colleague can achieve their full potential.
Additional information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Retail
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will support you.
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