Overview
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 be the special ingredient that helps ensure our stores are set up brilliantly to offer customers a range of great tasting products.
Eligibility and requirements
* 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 begin earlier than 6am or end after 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
* Complying with food safety and hygiene standards by checking temperatures, date checking, disposing of waste and cleaning food areas
* Providing excellent customer service, answering questions and offering help proactively
* Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping shelves tidy and well-presented
* Building product knowledge to provide recommendations
* Working flexibly across the store as required
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly, welcoming and enthusiastic about helping customers
* Thrives in a fast-paced, physical, high-energy environment and enjoys teamwork
* Responsible, takes initiative and solves problems
* Willing to learn across the store with opportunities to develop and try new things
* Comfortable using new digital tools and technology
* Attention to detail; keeps the store clean and creates a great shopping experience for customers
Benefits and rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; up to 15% on Fridays/Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and 15% off at Argos on paydays
* 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 matching 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Additional information
Please note that vacancies may close quickly; we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. We are committed to being an inclusive retailer where every colleague can achieve their potential and every customer feels welcome.
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