Job Description

Cranstons Sales Assistant

Join Our Team at Cranstons Cumbrian Foodhall!

Our newly renovated Cumbrian Food Hall is the heart of Cranstons, where quality local food meets warm, personal service. As our largest store and the home of our butchery centre and kitchens, it brings together the very best of what we do under one roof.

We're proud to stock an incredible range of products from over 100 Cumbrian producers, alongside our award-winning butchery and deli counters. It's a place loved by locals, travellers, and families.

We are looking for people to come and join our team, and are looking for individuals that would like to work 1 - 5 days a weeks.

We have shifts available 7 days a week with shifts falling between 6am and 6pm - with no evening work!

As a Sales Assistant, you'll be the friendly face that makes customers feel at home. Whether someone's picking up their weekly essentials or popping in for something special, you'll play a key role in delivering the warm, knowledgeable service Cranstons is known for.

If you're passionate about great food and enjoy helping people, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

About the Role

Hours: To be agreed on an individual basis - up to 40 hours a week. Start times: From 6am to 9am, finishing between 3pm to 6pm A varied and rewarding role: You will work throughout a variety of departments shopping our whole team Keep the shop floor looking its best - clean, stocked and inviting Share knowledge and top tips with our customers to help them make great shopping choices. A love of good food is essential! Our team takes pride in offering top-quality produce and excellent service to our customers.
What You'll Do

Taking payments, running some payment reports and handling gift vouchers, refunds and promotions Helping customers with queries, assisting them in finding what they need in store Keeping our shop floor well stocked and tidy Serving loose items over the counters Prepare ready to eat and cook products across our Butchery and Deli Counters Unpack and organise stock as deliveries arrive in store.
What You'll Need

Ideally you will have experience in a customer focused role, but we are looking for someone with a positive attitude who can work well with our wider team A friendly and approachable communication style with colleagues and customers. A passion for great food and excellent customer service.
What We Offer

Real career progression - we are launching an internal learning and development scheme giving you opportunity to learn and develop in store 25% staff discount - enjoy our top-quality food at a great price. Cycle to work scheme
Next Steps

Apply today with a copy of your CV. Our recruitment team will review applications and may close the role early if we receive a high volume of interest. If successful, you'll be invited for an in-person interview, followed by a small trial shift to see if it's the right fit for you. Have questions? Get in touch at recruitment@cranstons.net. Come and be part of a team that's passionate about great food, great service, and great people. We can't wait to meet you!
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.36 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Penrith CA11 7EH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person