Base pay range
About The Role
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 - passionate Partners serving food lovers! 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 delivery to customers’ doors.
* Reducing wastage by following product due diligence and markdowns for items approaching sell by dates.
* Collaborating with the wider shop team to support when needed, including checkout support, managing Click & Collect orders, fulfilling on-demand customer orders, and more.
* Maintain 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 of working in a customer-facing role is welcome.
* 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 our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail, and we continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. We are committed to price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we share ownership and the rewards, contributing to our success by working together with kindness and respect. We strive to create an environment where everyone can Thrive and be themselves.
Important points to note
Some roles are subject to 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 body, and financial probity checks may be required for some roles. Vacancies can close early if there is a high number of applicants. We aim to support flexible working where possible; discuss this with the hiring manager during your interview.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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