Butchery Assistant / Trainee

About Us:

Serving Peasmarsh and East Sussex since 1935, Jempson’s has sought to bring traditional homemade foods to the public. Three generations spanning over 85 years, witnessing growth from modest beginnings to ownership of Britain’s largest independent superstore.

Jempson’s operate supermarkets, convenience stores, home delivery, Post Office counters, cafes, Pharmacy, petrol station as well as a wholesale bread business, so there is plenty of scope to progress your career.

The Role:

Our busy Butchery Department is looking for self-motivated assistants to support our current team and improve the customers shopping experience.

During our busy periods, we expect the assistant to perform any tasks necessary to ensure a high-quality customer experience. During our quieter periods, we expect the assistant to pitch in with all other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communicational and customer service skills and who can also be flexible with work hours (this includes evenings, weekends and holidays).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Welcome each customer with a smile and friendly greeting
• Build up a rapport with the customers through conversation and honest recommendations
• Up-sell extra items when appropriate
• Date Check all products
• Replenish the displays as the items are sold
• Butcher meat and poultry upon request
• Re-package various meats ensuring labelling is correct
• Ensure all products are properly stored and at the appropriate temperatures
• Ensure the entire department is constantly deep cleaned throughout the day
• Maintain high food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with the current laws and legislations
• Maintain HACCPS sheets throughout each shift
• Maintain compliance with all Jempson’s company policies and procedures

Qualifications & Skills:

• Level 2 Hygiene Certificate is advantageous but not essential as full training will be given
• Excellent verbal communicational capabilities
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be a team player
• Capable of interpreting customers words and showing them products that meet their needs
• Willingness to become subject matter expert
• Able to walk / stand for 100 per cent of each shift
• The ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance is essential
• Own reliable transportation is absolutely essential

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: Up to £10.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person