Sales Assistant - Full Time - Blessington, Co. Wicklow

To serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner providing an exceptional standard of customer care

To communicate with the customers in an effective and welcoming manner

Ensure products are served to customers in line with Food Hygiene Requirements

Maintain knowledge of current in deli sales and promotions

Assist customers with queries regarding deli products

To accurately compute sales prices, total purchases and receive & process appropriate payment from the customers in line with cash register and/or cash handling policy

Assist customers in bagging purchases

Maintain knowledge of current in store sales and promotions

Answer customer queries with regard to the store and its merchandise

To deal with customer complaints in a professional and pleasant way and refer to the Store Manager where appropriate

Open and close cash registers performing tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers and making deposits in line with cash handling policy

Clean shelves & counters and sweep floors internally and externally ensuring store is tidy and free from clutter at all times

Clean all areas of the store (including staff facilities) as directed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

Maintain a clean and well organised back store area

To receive and check stock in line with company guidelines

Ensure stock is packed in line with company merchandising guidelines

Update shelf edged labels as instructed by the Assistant Store Manager

To rotate stock appropriately minimising waste

To be vigilant at all times to prevent stock loss and waste

To conduct stock takes as instructed by Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

To take care for your health & safety and that of your colleagues and customers and take action to reduce risks and hazards

Check temperatures in the deli area ensuring they are compliant with HACCP regulations

Maintain HACCP records in line with store policies

Monitor Critical Control Points and ensure food is not open to contamination

Comply with relevant controls around all foods including Fresh and Red Meats

Any other duties that may be assigned to you by the Assistant Store Manager/Store Manager

Previous experience of working on a Deli

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent communication skills

Numerical abilities

The ability to work as part of a team

The ability to use initiative

Sound judgement with the ability to make decisions

Self-motivated

Good attention to detail