Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant

Waitrose & Partners
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteTemporaryGBP 13 - 13.25 hourlyFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceSkills: ["Communication","Friendliness","Teamwork","Relationship building","Hygiene awareness"]

Serve customers on the Waitrose service counters, showcasing food knowledge and passion for ethical sourcing. Build lasting relationships through friendly, enthusiastic service while maintaining outstanding food presentation, hygiene, and health & safety standards. Keep stock levels topped up, reduce food waste, stay current on product updates, and support the wider shop team with general tasks. Part-time temporary work at East Grinstead with enhanced pay for night shifts.

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Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners
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Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant

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Job Summary

Serve customers on the Waitrose service counters, showcasing food knowledge and passion for ethical sourcing. Build lasting relationships through friendly, enthusiastic service while maintaining outstanding food presentation, hygiene, and health & safety standards. Keep stock levels topped up, reduce food waste, stay current on product updates, and support the wider shop team with general tasks. Part-time temporary work at East Grinstead with enhanced pay for night shifts.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Temporary
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own your service counter and maintain the highest presentation and hygiene standards.
  • •Monitor stock levels to ensure products are available for customers.
  • •Handle open food carefully and follow all due diligence, health & safety protocols, and reduce food wastage.
  • •Maintain knowledge of new products and Waitrose food values (e.g., animal welfare).
  • •Support the wider shop team with general shopkeeping tasks when required.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 13 - 13.25 hourly
Perks:Flexible Working

Key Requirements

  • •Be 18 years or over due to working time regulations.
  • •Take responsibility for food counter presentation and hygiene standards.
  • •Follow health & safety protocols and proper handling of open food.
  • •Have strong communication skills to work effectively with the team and customers.
  • •Desirable: experience in a customer-facing role and/or catering/hospitality environment.
Experience:Customer facingCateringHospitalityFood & drink
Skills:CommunicationFriendlinessTeamworkRelationship buildingHygiene awareness

Company Brief

Waitrose & Partners
Waitrose & Partners is a UK supermarket chain offering groceries, fresh produce, and premium food products through its network of stores and online shopping. It is part of the John Lewis Partnership and emphasizes quality, customer service, and ethical sourcing.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Bracknell, United Kingdom
Founded: 1904
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