Christmas Customer Assistant - In Store Bakery & Cafe - Kilmarnock at MS

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Team Player, Digital Confidence, Flexibility, Product Knowledge, Food Safety, Hygiene Standards, Communication, Sales Skills, Time Management, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Relationship Building, Learning & Development, Operational Efficiency

Industry

Retail

Description

Working Pattern: Week 1: Sunday- 08:00-12:00 Monday- 14:00-18:00 Wednesday-14:00-18:00 Saturday- 14:30-18:30 Week 2: Sunday- 12:00-16:00 Tuesday- 14:00-18:00 Friday- 14:30-18.30 Saturday-14:30-18.30 Due to operational requirements, all successful Candidates will be asked to work up to full time during the weeks commencing 14th and 21st December. This job role involves working with specialist cutting equipment and this means we can’t consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and to keep our colleagues safe in the workplace. Join our team at M&S as a Customer Assistant in our Bakery section, where you'll become a champion of our delicious baked goods. We're seeking passionate individuals with a love for baking and a deep understanding of bakery products to deliver fresh perspectives every day. You'll be a brand ambassador who’s ready to recommend our delicious bakery products. Through remarkable service you'll make sure our customers feel truly valued every time they shop with us. · At M&S, our customers don't wait, you’ll be ready to roll your sleeves up, work hard and go above and beyond every day. · Being digitally confident is essential. You'll utilise our digital tools, such as the Sparks App, to enhance both the customer experience and ensure they get the products they want when they need them. · Efficiency and effectiveness are key aspects of your role ensuring that our customers don’t wait while maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene consistently. You’ll be ready to roll your sleeves up, work hard and go above and beyond every day. · Being a team player is crucial. You'll take responsibility for creating a great inclusive store environment, supporting and respecting your colleagues and our customers. · Flexibility is also vital. You should be confident to work effectively across various areas of the store, adapting to the changing demands of the retail environment seamlessly. Are you ready for it? Take your marks and get ready to apply. Purpose To deliver a great shopping experience for their customers, putting customers before task every time Champion new ways of working within stores through an open mindset and positive attitude Complete tasks and processes that deliver ‘best in town’ standards Serve and sell across all channels brilliantly well Be the voice of our customer to help us continually improve Key Accountabilities Serve our customers efficiently and brilliantly well – on the shop floor and at service points Deliver ‘best in town’ standards through presentation standards, availability and keeping the store clean and tidy Skilled to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to do the job Share customer and colleague feedback to help us do things better Share knowledge and experience with colleagues to support others in building skill and confidence Own their own learning & development and proactively access digital learning solutions Know the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions & selling opportunities Have great product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations Understand the store priorities and their part to play Complete tasks with pace and in line with SOPs Minimise cost and waste through good process practice Follow safe and legal working practices Key Capabilities Understands how M&S operates, it’s strategy, future and the role they play Committed to delivering excellent work fast with great attention to detail Open to and acts on feedback, asking for this regularly Sets performance objectives for self in conjunction with line manager and in line with business plans Takes accountability for planning and managing own work efficiently to ensure objectives are met Is curious and asks questions to challenge the status quo – ask why the company does things the way it does things Effective at communicating their intentions to others; ensures communication is clear and simple In control of their own reactions and considers how to share their perspective to create better reaction for team Copes well with change and work challenges and recovers quickly from its impact Builds positive relationships by being a good listener and getting to know people by establishing a connection Technical Skills/ Experience Contributing to store sales and cost control Work across the store to get things done right first time within timescales Comprehensive knowledge of customer shopping channels Good level of product knowledge and services across the store Up to date knowledge of the commercial operation and brilliant basics Good level of digital capability and use of digital tools and applications Understand customer needs and spot selling opportunities Adapting to change Good Knowledge of VM principles Key Relationships and Stakeholders Customers Colleagues Store Leadership BIG #Christmas

Responsibilities

The role involves delivering excellent customer service in the Bakery section, ensuring high standards of food safety and hygiene. You will also engage with customers to understand their needs and recommend products effectively.