Retail Assistant (Markets)

Bakeri Baltzersen are looking for a Retail Sales Assistants to be part of a team that will attend markets across Yorkshire.

Bakeri Baltzersen bakes a range of long fermented sourdough loaves, rye, ciabatta and more traditional yeasted white and granary style loaves/rolls. We also bake pastry and viennoiserie from scratch.

Your role will be to attend markets in the local area including Saltaire (2nd Sunday of Month), Grassington (3rd Sunday of Month) and Ripley (Last Sunday of Month)

Duties will include:

Placing internal orders for each market to maximise sales and minimise waste.

Load and drive the van to the market locations and set up the stall in such a way as to make it look appealing and be able to serve customers quickly and efficiently.

Ensure accurate reporting of sales and control of takings.

Break down the stall, return the van to the bakery and complete any further closing procedures.

Feed back ideas for additional products for markets, engaging with the Head Baker and Directors.

What do we ask from you?

This role will suit someone with hands-on sales experience, a keen interest in food and a desire to work with a growing small business. This role is about working with people, internally and externally so communication skills will be key.

Knowledge of the Bakeri Baltzersen range already would be an advantage, but it can be learned.

Markets are held outside so you should be ready to work outdoors.

You will need to be able to load the van with all of the stock required for the market plus the gazebo and other equipment required. This is a solo role.

Driving

Most markets require you to bring your own stall and even if they didn't you'll need to be able to get the stock on site - so you'll need to be able to drive yourself there in our van. We're looking for clean licences to make this easier from an insurance point of view.

Shifts

The markets take place on Sundays with normal hours of trading from 10am - 3pm but you should expect to work from around 7am - 4pm to allow for loading, travel and clean up.

Hours

This position is a part-time post offering 9 hrs per week on a Sunday, there may be scope to increase the number of hours in the future.

Pay

The pay for this position is £12.50/hr.

Holidays

Holidays are calculated on an hourly basis at Baltzersen’s and you accrue holiday for every hour you work.