Retail Assistant

You will serve a variety of items in our retail unit as a Retail Assistant with Sodexo at (insert location), helping to maintain the day-to-day operations of the retail business. If you have amazing experience, we would love to hear from you, however, please note that this is also a terrific "first job" role!

The majority of your work will involve interacting with patients, visitors, and staff while providing exceptional customer service. Whilst working in this role, it is important to note that your daily encounters with our patients, staff and visitors, can help lessen some of the stress that is often associated with hospitalisation. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you'll do:

• Be responsible for selling products and operating the till


• Effectively communicate with your line supervisor regarding stock management, including receiving deliveries, restocking the shop and rotating goods.


• Encourage new ways of working at the store by having an optimistic outlook and an open mind.


• Taking the initiative to support deals, discounts, and loyalty programmes


• Have the capacity and self-assurance to challenge customers who appear younger than 25 when they try to purchase items that are restricted.


• Carrying out cleaning duties in all aspects of the store and facilities.


What you bring:

• Help to minimise costs and increase shop sales


• Excellent product knowledge and services across the store


• It is amazing if you have prior experience, however, if not, we can assist in ensuring that you have complete confidence in your role.


• Recognise customers needs and see the potential for relevant sales


• Be adaptable in different situations


• Good level of proficiency with digital tools and applications


What we offer

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.


• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.


• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.


• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.


• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.


• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan


• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo


• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.


• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.


• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.


• Flexible and dynamic work environment


• Competitive compensation


• Full training and full protective uniform supplied., Belong in a team. Thrive in service.


• Monday to Sunday / between 7:00am-18:00pm


• £11.44 per hour


• Costa and Starbucks


• Kitchen works and subway