Food Sales Assistant
Job description
THE EMPLOYER IS: BETHANY FRUIT MARKET To play an active role in the smooth running of Bethany Fruit Market - providing friendly, knowledgeable service, keeping our produce displays fresh and appealing, and helping maintain our reputation for quality and care.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and assist customers, providing friendly, helpful service.
- Keep produce displays fresh, tidy, and visually appealing to Bethany’s high standards.
- Weigh, pack, and label produce accurately and neatly.
- Receive, unpack, and rotate stock to maintain freshness and reduce waste.
- Assist with preparing trade and wholesale orders for local cafés, restaurants, and offices.
- Operate the till (after training) and handle cash/card payments accurately.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work environment.
- Carry and lift boxes of fruit and vegetables safely as part of daily stock movement.
- Take part in training and regular reviews to build skills, confidence, and product knowledge.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Basic knowledge of fresh, local produce and healthy food.
- Have the ability to maintain high standards of work and presentation.
- Ability to work as part of a small, supportive team.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic understanding of social media and online retail.
Further Information
The Employer is: BETHANY FRUIT MARKET JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.
Application Information
JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.
- Vacancy ID
- 1740386
- Job Sector
- Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 25
- Published date
- 17/10/2025
- Closing date
- 27/11/2025
- Worktime
- Variable hours 7am-1pm / 1pm-6pm