Customer Assistant - InStore Bakery - Gosforth Simply Food

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gosforth
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Specialist cutting equipment Food safety standards Customer service Teamwork Time management Attention to detail Flexibility Fast-paced environment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Customer Assistant - InStore Bakery - Gosforth Simply Food

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Location: Gosforth, Tyne and Wear

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

Salary: £13.41 p/h

Closing Date: 6th May 2026

About the role

This job role involves working with specialist cutting equipment and this means we can’t consider applications from anyone under the age of 18. This is to comply with the relevant health and safety legislation and to keep our colleagues safe in the workplace.

Join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a Customer Assistant in our Bakery section, working at the sharp end of fresh produce, under pressure and with precision. We're seeking passionate individuals with a love for food that strive for perfection every day.

You'll be a hands-on, sleeves-up brand ambassador bringing energy and attention to detail to every shift – delivering hot bread, fresh perspectives, and fast, five-star service to our customers.

  • At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our customers don't wait. You’ll rise early, move quickly and put in the hard graft to maintain the highest standards in food quality and safety.
  • You’ll confidently manage demand, keeping our shelves full and our customers impressed.
  • Efficiency and effectiveness are key aspects of your role. You’ll balance speed with safety, making sure our bakery delivers freshness and availability even during peak hours.
  • Being a team player is crucial. In this role, that means working closely with others while maintaining fast, high-quality output.
  • Flexibility is vital. You’ll adapt to the rhythm of the store, working across different roles as needed and embracing each shift with determination.

This is a tough, fast-paced role – but one where you’ll see the impact of your work, every single day.

Work Pattern

Sunday 11:30-18:00, Saturday 14:30-21:00

Benefits

  • Wellbeing hub with free virtual GP service
  • Giving back – donate through pay or volunteer
  • Competitive salary
  • 20% colleague discount after probation (for contracts over 12 weeks)
  • Holiday entitlement with option to buy extra
  • Life assurance (2x salary)
  • Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave
  • My Choices discounts and health benefits
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Smart tech interest-free financing
  • Family friendly policies
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