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Local Produce Associate

The Lake

Local Produce Associate

£25210

The Lake, Kendal, Cumbria

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d815c6b2d0a14ced936fea7db70ba821

Full Job Description

We are seeking a friendly, customer-orientated Local Produce Associate to join the team in our new and unique 100 percent local Kendal flagship store. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling and selling fresh produce in a retail environment, with some involvement in food prep and barista-ing to our grab and go customers (barista training given). If you have excellent communication skills, time management abilities, a passion for customer service and bags of enthusiasm we encourage you to apply!

  • Responsibilities:


    • - Providing information about local produce, its history and producer back stories (training given)

    - Delivering the best possible shopping experience when serving customers

    - Taking a pride in the detail of the shopping environment, replenishing displays and ensuring efficient stock rotation, date monitoring etc

    - Some food prep involvement for our grab and go offering, making artisan sausage rolls, pastries and sandwich fillings - your chance to get hands-on and creative (training given)

    Strong communication skills in English

    - Basic math skills for handling transactions and inventory management

    - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

    - Excellent time management and organisational skills

    - Prior experience in retail, hospitality or customer service would be beneficial

    - Willingness to learn about various produce items and their seasonal availability

    - Collaborative, team-orientated, enthusiastic and friendly,
  • GCSE or equivalent (required)


    • Experience:
  • Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)

  • customer service: 1 year (required)


    • Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (preferred)

    Lake District Farm Shops and its sister company A Days Walk Limited uniquely offer a retail experience built around 100 percent local produce. In doing so we support local farmers, growers, producers and the local economy as well showcasing the rich food traditions of Cumbria and the Lake District.

    £11.44 - £12.12 an hour - Permanent, Part-time, Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount, Job Types: Part-time, Permanent


    • Pay: £11.44-£12.12 per hour

    Expected hours: 20 - 35 per week,
  • Company pension

  • Employee discount

  • Store discount


    • Schedule:
  • Holidays

  • Monday to Friday

  • Weekend availability