Overview
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. 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.
Key Responsibilities
* Stock replenishment - ensuring shelves remain full and products are in the right place at the right time for customers.
* Fulfilling online customer orders ready for drivers to deliver to customers’ doors.
* Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and applying markdowns to items nearing their sell-by dates.
* Working with the wider shop team to support when needed including 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
* Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.
Desirable Skills/Experience You May Have
* Experience in a customer-facing role is welcomed.
* Up-to-date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
* Flexible approach to support the whole branch.
About The Partnership
We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. There’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
We’re focused on being brilliant at retail, continually innovating and adapting. We strive to Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and to passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we share ownership and contribute to our success, treating everyone with kindness and respect.
We’re committed to a work-life balance and support flexible working where possible. This may include flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts; discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.
Important Vetting Notes
Some roles may require pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during recruitment. DBS checks will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may be required for some roles.
Vacancies can close early if a high number of applicants is received. Apply as soon as possible.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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