Responsibilities
* Preparing, packing and displaying a range of breads, pastries, sweet treats, hot foods and seasonal items so they are enticing for customers
* Complying with food safety and hygiene standards by checking food temperatures, date checking products, disposing of waste and cleaning the food areas
* Be tuned in to what customers want and be on hand to serve them brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help
* Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping our shelves tidy and well-presented
* Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to provide recommendations
* Working flexibly across the store as required
What makes a great Sainsbury's Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for food
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, thriving as part of a team
* Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Fully flexible and productive across the store to a high standard; trained in a variety of skills to learn, develop and try new things
* Comfortable in learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, always aiming to create the best shopping experience for customers
Benefits
* Discount card - 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks - provided for Colleagues in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement - based on the hours you work, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension - contributions matched between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury's share schemes - buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts - special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support - including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Responsibilities & Eligibility
Working in 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, unbeatable quality and great service. As a Food Services Assistant, you’ll help ensure stores are set up to provide customers with a range of great-tasting products.
* You must be above the school-leaver age in your country
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
* If shifts cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age
Qualifications & Inclusion
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can reach their full potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer development opportunities including mentorship, training, and career progression, and celebrate diversity through various initiatives. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview, please let us know and we will support you.
Please note that our vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
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