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Aramark UK are currently recruiting for a Shop Assistant to join our team at
Askham Bryan College, YO23 3FR. This is an exciting opportunity for a friendly
and enthusiastic individual to work within a busy college retail environment, providing
excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
Job Description
As a Shop Assistant, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the
college shop, delivering an excellent customer experience while maintaining high
standards of presentation, cleanliness, and stock control.
Key responsibilities include:
• Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Operating tills and handling cash and card transactions accurately
• Replenishing stock and maintaining attractive product displays
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any shortages
• Assisting with deliveries and stock rotation
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within the shop and surrounding
areas
• Providing product information and assisting customers with queries
• Following all food safety, health and safety, and company procedures
• Supporting colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations
What's in it for You?
• £12.71 per hour (equated pay)
• 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Working hours of 7:30am - 2:30pm
• Term-time-only role, working 34 weeks per year
• Equated pay spread across the year
• No evening or weekend working
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance
Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and
weekend treats)
• Company pension contributions
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship schemes available
• Fantastic career progression opportunities, as we LOVE to promote from
within
• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Excellent customer service skills
• Friendly and professional approach
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Reliable and organised approach to work
• Previous retail, customer service, or catering experience is desirable but not
essential, as full training will be provided
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Safeguarding checks required
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.
As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.
For roles requiring security clearance, any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to that level of clearance.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all employees and workers to share this commitment. Where relevant to the role, safer recruitment checks will apply, including references and an enhanced DBS check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
At Aramark, we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a
passion for hospitality, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career
should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional
growth. No matter what you're pursuing, we can help you reach your full potential.
Every day presents a new challenge and opportunity to discover something new
about yourself.