Overview
Working in our stores is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Food is our passion, and our stores 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 helps our stores be set up to provide customers with a range of great tasting products.
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
* Be tuned in to what our customers want and be on hand to serve them brilliantly, supporting with any questions, and proactively offering help
* Replenishing stock to maintain availability and keeping our shelves tidy and well-presented
* Build great knowledge about our products, services and promotions to help provide recommendations
* Working flexibly across the store as required
What makes a great Sainsbury’s Colleague
* Friendly and welcoming with a genuine enthusiasm for helping customers and a passion for food
* Happy working in a fast-paced, physical and high-energy environment, thriving as part of a team
* Takes responsibility for owning tasks and uses initiative to solve problems
* Fully trained in a variety of skills, with opportunities to learn, develop and try new things
* Comfortable learning to use new digital tools and technology to do your job brilliantly
* Great attention to detail, keeping the store clean and clutter-free, always aiming to create the best shopping experience
Working for us has great rewards
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount on Fridays and Saturdays at Sainsbury’s and 15% off at Argos on pay day
* Free food and hot drinks provided for Colleagues in all our stores
* Generous holiday entitlement based on hours worked, plus maternity and paternity leave
* Pension – company contributions matched between 4-7.5%
* Sainsbury’s share schemes – buy shares at discounted prices
* Shopping discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
* Wellbeing support – including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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 shifts cover hours earlier than 6am or later than 11pm, you will need to be at least 18 years of age
Important notes
Please note that vacancies may close quickly, so we encourage candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. We are an inclusive employer and support colleagues with a range of development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Retail
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