Job Title: Shop Assistant
Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
At The Heritage Bakery we sell a wide range of hand made artisan breads, pastries, cakes and sandwiches.
We're looking for an experienced shop assistant to help run our popular shop in Wantage.
This a lone working position, and you must have good knowledge of food safety practices, be happy to make sandwiches/use a panini maker and have excellent barista skills.
The role will include:
* Operating the coffee machine and creating delicious beverages
* Offering excellent customer service
* Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen/front of house
* Complying with food handling and storage standards
* Monitoring stock levels and minimising wastage
* Efficient record keeping including daily temperature checks
* Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment and facilities are to the highest standards at all times
* Cash handling and a hands on approach across all areas of the business
* Aware of allergies, cross contamination and food safety standards
* Implementing new ideas for attracting customers
* Assisting in creating simple meals using quality ingredients
You must have:
* Experience working in a similar customer facing role
* Barista experience and be comfortable making a wide range of hot drinks
* Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
* Organised and capable of multi-tasking with exceptional attention to detail
* High standards of personal hygiene and personal appearance
* Exceptional communication skills
* Comfortable working independently
* Excellent time management
* Commercially focussed and driven to maximise sales and minimise waste
Hours: 32.5 hours per week. With the hours being:
8am - 2.30pm across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Friday and Saturday.
Due to the expected high volume of applicants, if you haven't received any correspondence within 14 days of your application, then unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful.
To apply, please email us your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you are suitable.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person