Job Description

About Korea Foods Company:

Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 19 retail shops in the UK.

We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company's capabilities further.

Contract:

The role is a part-time position offering on a zero-hours contract basis. Weekend availability is required. Please specify your available working hours per week in your application for reference.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, handle and replenish stock throughout the store, ensuring that all stock is displayed in a professional and orderly manner; Maintain a responsible, safe and professional manner at all times; Engage and interact with all customers in a welcoming, friendly and professional manner - creating a positive and memorable shopping experience; Demonstrate knowledge of the product range sold by Korea Foods Company, and when appropriate offer advice on products on promotion; Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general cleaning as you fulfil your regular duties; Provide administrative support if/when needed; Be conscious of visiting customers and stay vigilant for any potential shoplifters, raising any issues with store management; Any other reasonable management requests.

Person Specification:

Fluency in any of the following languages would be beneficial: Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese Able to lift mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg and over Valid UK working permit Ability to work flexibly within a team or alone Comply with all health and safety regulations pertaining to your role Strong communication/customer service/organizational skills

Key benefits but not limited to, include:

Paid day off on your birthday;

Yearly bonus

Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);

Pension scheme -3% contributed by the company;

Annual pay review;

5% discount from Company's retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry ;

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Application question(s):

Can you work on Saturdays and Sundays? Do you have any limitation on shift arrangement? Are you able to lift mid heavy goods at 20kg when receiving deliveries?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person