Customer Assistant - In-Store Bakery - Cowes Simply Food

Team
In Store
Location
Isle Of Wight, Isle Of Wight
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Part Time
Salary
£12.60 p/h increasing to £13.41 p/h from 1st April
Closing date: 7th April 2026
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How We Hire

Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.

About the role

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

All the details

Working Pattern

Mon 13:00-17:00
Thurs 14:00-18:00
Fri 14:00-18:00
Sat 14:00-18:00

Under 18 disclaimer
To comply with health and safety legislation and keep our colleagues safe in the workplace, colleagues in this role must be 18 years of age or older.

Join our team at M&S 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 M&S, 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. Are you ready for it? Take Your Marks and apply today.

Purpose

To deliver a great shopping experience for our customers, we are looking for colleagues who put customers before tasks every time whilst championing and promoting our brilliant products. As the face of the business, you will be the voice of our customers helping us to continually improve.

Key Accountabilities

· Serve our customers efficiently, both on the shop floor and at service points 

· Keep the store clean and tidy, ensuring that our shelves are always stocked with product

· Monitor and deliver on the daily sales targets, priorities, promotions and selling opportunities 

· Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs, make recommendations and deliver remarkable service throughout their visit to store.

· Build expert product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services 

· We’ll give you the training to utilise all digital tools and communication channels to deliver for the customer every time

Key Capabilities

· High levels of customer service

· Committed to delivering excellent work with great attention to detail 

· Open to and acts upon feedback, asking for this regularly 

· Takes accountability for planning and managing own workload efficiently

· Strong communication skills

· Adaptable to changing situations

· Builds positive relationships by being a good listener

· Good level of digital capability

Everyone’s Welcome

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.

If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.

Meet the Team

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Our Support

Mentorship

It’s important to us that our new colleagues feel supported in their roles and can learn from each other. That’s why we offer mentorship through our buddy system.

Flexible working

We’re a 24/7 business and our working patterns adapt to our customers’ needs. Worklife is our flexible working policy that gives colleagues the option for part-time working, a 4-day compressed week, or to job share if it’s in the best interests of everyone.

Benefits

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Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers.

Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.

LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.

Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.

Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.

Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.

Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.

How to Apply

Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help.

Send us your application

Fill in our short application form and hit submit.

Online assessment

We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment. This could be before or after your interview.

In-person assessment centre

We’ll invite you to an in-person assessment centre or an interview. This process may differ depending on the role you’ve applied to.

Decision

After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.

Customer Assistant - In-Store Bakery - Cowes Simply Food

Team
In Store
Location
Isle Of Wight, Isle Of Wight
Contract type
Permanent
Position type
Part Time
Salary
£12.60 p/h increasing to £13.41 p/h from 1st April
Closing date: 7th April 2026
Reference: 116895