Job Description

We are looking for for a Retail Bakery Assistant to join our team based within Spar at Student Central on the University of Hull campus.

This role is 20 hours per week working Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm to cover our busiest period.

The working weeks will be the University of Hull Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 teaching weeks (usually September to December and January to May).

A little bit about us

Hull University Students' Union is a Charity, with a large Commercial subsidiary; our primary purposes are:


Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students. Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies. Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Our Commercial Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

Our Values:

Inclusive -

We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative

- We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive

- We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun

- We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive -

We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

To prepare hot and cold bakery products following the company specification ensuring that all products are merchandised to the highest of standards when on display within the bakery counters. Ensure that the levels of food prepared reflect the level of business ensuring good availability but also ensuring that the wastage levels do not exceed the set limits. To assist with the checking off and putting away of deliveries. To ensure that the reduction and wastage store procedures are followed and that you follow the requirements to minimise wastage where necessary. To complete all opening and closing checklists ensuring that these checks are documented as per the stores procedures. Deliver exceptional customer service at all times and as they arise to deal with customer complaints in an efficient manner. To follow good stock management processes ensuring that stock is rotated and organised in the bakery and back of house areas. To initially report any product quality issues or complaints to the Retail Store Management Team. To ensure cleaning standards within the bakery are of the highest quality by following and signing off on all cleaning rotas and closing checklists. Ensure that the bakery equipment is maintained and clean and that any faults are reported through to the Retail Store Management Team Ensure that all food hygiene and health & safety legislation procedures are adhered to and that all Due Diligence checks and records are completed as documented within the local authorities' safer food, better business policy. Adhere to all company standards of uniform, policies and procedures. Keep up to date with current promotions and new products ensuring that at every opportunity you are promoting these to our customers. To support the Retail shop team with front of house duties during quieter periods throughout the year. To contribute as a team player to the successful running of the bakery. Maintain a positive atmosphere amongst all staff and customers. Ensure confidentiality at all times in the handling and dissemination of information and data, and embedding and implementing GDPR across the workload. Carry out all duties in line with SPAR's and HUSU's policies and in line with the organisation's values and strategic aims. To attend compulsory training days and complete all on line training programmes as required. Carry out any other reasonable instruction asked by the Retail Management team.

Reports to: Retail Manager & Commercial Operations Manager

About You

Essential

Basic Food Hygiene Qualification. Previous experience of working within a fast paced food preparation environment. Understanding of a Students Union and the role our Retail shop plays within this environment. To be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative and within a team. To be able to demonstrate your ability to have an organised approach in your working methods. To be competent in your ability with literacy, numeracy, IT and communication skills. Have a fixed place of residence and live within a reasonable travelling distance from your place of work.

Desirable

Knowledge of Food labelling guidelines (Natasha's Law)

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (full-time entitlement is 27 days plus bank holidays) Employer funded Health Cash Plan Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary, and Asylum, plus an opportunity to get free tickets to events. Employee Assistance Programme Shopping discounts and rewards On-site parking at a minimal cost Discounted membership at Hull University Sport and Fitness Centre One day paid Volunteering day a year Option to attend all staff event days

Additional Information

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.



All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.



If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 466755.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants.

Closing date:

Friday 17th October

Proposed interview date: Wednesday 29th October