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Working in our stores:
Our stores are fast-paced environments where no two days are ever 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 one of our Food Services Assistants, you’ll be the special ingredient that ensures our stores are set up brilliantly to provide our customers with a range of great tasting products.
Eligibility:
* You must be above the school-leaver age in your country (School leaving age - GOV.UK)
* You must have Right to Work eligibility in the UK
* If the shifts for this role cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age.
What you’ll be doing:
* Preparing, packing and displaying a range of breads, pastries, sweet treats, hot foods and seasonal items so they are enticing for our customers
* Complying with food safety and hygiene standards by checking food temperatures, date checking products, disposing of waste and cleaning the food areas
* Being attentive to customer needs, serving them brilliantly, supporting with questions, and proactively offering help
* Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
* Building 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 enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for food
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and a team player
* Takes responsibility for tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Willing to work flexibly across the store, with opportunities to learn and develop new skills
* Comfortable using digital tools and technology to perform your role
* Great attention to detail, maintaining a clean and clutter-free store to enhance the shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards:
We value our colleagues and offer market-leading benefits and training, including:
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% off at Argos every pay day
* Free food and hot drinks in all stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension scheme with company matching of 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – discounted shares purchase
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, vouchers, and more
* Wellbeing support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so early application is encouraged.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their potential and every customer feels welcome. We offer family leave, support for carers, resources for understanding and supporting roles, and internal networks promoting diversity. We provide development opportunities, mentorship, training, and career progression. To learn more about our inclusivity initiatives, please visit our website.
If you require reasonable adjustments during application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Management and Manufacturing
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