Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a 2 Customer Sales Persons / Shop Assistants, 1 permanent & 1 full time to join our team in a new Butcher based in LS9 which is mainly geared towards the African Expat market focusing on the provision of meat, poultry, spices, vegetables, fruits & other dry goods sourced from the wholesale market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a customer facing role, working with all types of electronic or computerised tills, arranging products on shelves & meat displays, counting cash, stock taking & replenishment, cleaning, record keeping & food hygiene amongst others.

Responsibilities For The Roles

- Working on the till serving customers.

- Taking merchandise or goods out & putting them on the shelves or meat display fridges as & when necessary.

-Ordering stock from suppliers, stock taking, price setting and changing, marketing strategies, liaising with external bodies in the supply and regulatory sectors.

-Maintaining food hygiene standards.

- Helping to keep the Shop clean & tidy by joining other team members to clean it.

- Previous experience in this role is desirable.

- Provide excellent service to customers, appear friendly and approachable.

- Cater to the needs of each individual customers by providing/serving the meat as requested.

- Keep all work area clean and safe at all times.

- Wash and dry all equipment safely and according to the training given.

- Use PPE wherever required.

- It is also imperative that you have a good understanding of health & safety as well as having good knowledge and understanding of current food hygiene and safe practices in the industry.

Adhere to all Company Policies with regard to Health & Safety/Food Hygiene and Food Authenticity. PPE (Personal protective equipment) provided.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of meat products.

- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the butchery area.

- Assist customers with their meat selection and provide recommendations.

- Follow all safety and food handling regulations.

- Follow training in food safety to ensure high quality, food safe products are produced for our customers, ensuring health and safety processes are maintained to create a safe working environment for yourself and colleagues.

- Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of the butchery area.

- Support in maintaining stock levels and inventory control.

- Follow food safety standards and guidelines.

- Collaborate with shop staff to meet production needs

Experience

- Previous experience in a similar role within a restaurant or food production setting is essential.

- Knowledge & experience in using tills is essential.

- Understanding of food safety regulations.

- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 27,040.00-28,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Commission pay Performance bonus Tips Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS9 8EZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Do you have experience of using a Till?: 1 year (preferred) Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Meat & Food Handling Qualifications (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 19/05/2025