Graham Eyes Butchers - Meat Counter Assistant

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Graham Eyes Butchers - Meat Counter Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 39 hours per week
Location: SPAR Ormskirk, Dingle Bells Service Station, 242, Southport Road, Ormskirk, L39 1LZ
Salary: Competitive

Job Overview

A Bit About Us

James Hall & Co. LTD traces its roots back to 1863 when founder James Hall opened a bacon cutting business and retail shop in Southport, Lancashire. James Hall Group of Companies has operated in Lancashire for over 150 years. We believe that our success is due to the team work, skills and commitment of our employees.
G&E Murgatroyd Ltd. is the Company Owned Stores division of James Hall & Co. Ltd. and currently has over 120 SPAR stores located across the North of England, which include Petrol filling stations and Post Offices. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our sales team as a Counter Assistant.
More About the Role
As a Counter Assistant you will be at the forefront of our stores driving customer service. You will be expected to provide fresh, healthy and cost effective food to our customers to a high and consistent standard. It is your role to provide help and assistance to the customers and ensure they find everything they need whilst they are in our store. Product knowledge is essential for you to respond to customer enquiries and make appropriate recommendations.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing
Food preparation Date Coding Temperature Checks Maximise sales by delivering excellent customer service Demonstrates an ability to maintain stock levels in the butcher counter Till operation and cash handling Maintaining security within the store according to Company procedures Ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health and safety, and food and hygiene are maintained General cleaning duties

A Few Things About You

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Product Knowledge is essential Be helpful and friendly and feel comfortable working with the public To be enthusiastic, committed and self motivated Adopts a ’can do’ attitude to challenging situations Have a flexible approach to working hours To be able to work as part of a team but also on their own initiative Previous experience in retail is preferred but not essential GCSE Maths and English at grade C or level 4 (or equivalent) Basic Food Hygiene certificate is preferred but not essential
Great People Deserve Great Things

Benefits

As well as the fundamentals, like pensions and holidays we have specific benefits such as

As a member of Graham Eyes high class butchers you can take full advantage of our benefits package.

Occupational pension scheme Life insurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme SPAR discount scheme Annual loyalty bonus scheme Long service awards Cycle to work scheme Retail discount scheme Paid leave in the event of a family bereavement Enhanced Christmas day rate of pay Christmas gift Training and development Apprenticeship opportunities