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About the role
As a Supermarket Assistant, you'll help our difference be felt by our customers on every visit, providing the Partner-led service and passion for food that our competitors can't compete with - passionate Partners serving food lovers! Your drive to go the extra mile will make all the difference to the impression our customers have about the Waitrose brand and keep them returning again and again by earning their trust and loyalty for a lifetime.
Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply.
In addition to the pay stated, you will receive a shift premium for hours worked between 22:00 and 06:00. This will be paid at the pay range minimum rate for your role.
Key Responsibilities
* Stock replenishment - ensuring our shelves remain as full as possible and products are in the right place at the right time for our customers.
* Fulfilling online customer orders ready for our drivers to deliver their shopping directly to their doors.
* Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns to those reaching their sell-by dates.
* Supporting the wider shop team with checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders, and more.
* Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment with general shopkeeping tasks.
Essential skills/experience you'll need
* Effective communication skills to work well as part of a team and with customers.
Desirable skills/experience you may have
* Experience in a customer-facing role.
* Strong interest and knowledge of food and drink trends.
* Flexible approach to support the whole branch.
Candidates should only apply if they can fully commit to the advertised hours, the full contract duration, and can provide valid documentation of entitlement to work in the Channel Islands as issued by the States Offices. Without this, applications cannot proceed.
Varied part-time hours (20 hours) across seven nights.
The partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, committed to building a happier world. As we look to the future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We focus on being excellent at retail, continuously innovating, adapting, and diversifying. We uphold our promise of Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality, and service in John Lewis, and passionately serve food-lovers in Waitrose.
As Partners, we share ownership and its rewards, contribute to our success, and work together through all times, treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We foster an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive, growing individually and collectively.
As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.
Important points to note:
* Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks. You’ll be informed and provided with details during recruitment. Completing vetting documents promptly is encouraged to avoid delays. DBS checks will be carried out by a registered third-party body, and financial probity checks may be required for some roles.
* Apply early as vacancies may close sooner if there is high demand.
* We support flexible working arrangements such as flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts. Discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.
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