Supermarket Assistant, Hospitality

John Lewis Partnership

. Operate a food service counter and maintain high presentation and hygiene standards .

Posted 9/29/2026contractLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £15 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills and a passion for food, while maintaining high hygiene standards and customer relationships. Capable of supporting team operations and maximizing sales in a food service environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer-Facing ExperienceFood Safety ProtocolsHygiene StandardsSales MaximizationTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Food ServiceCateringHospitalityFood TrendsProduct KnowledgeCustomer RelationshipsHealth and Safety ProtocolsStock ManagementAnimal WelfareFood Wastage Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate a food service counter and maintain high presentation and hygiene standards
Maintain stock levels and ensure products are available when needed
Handle open food safely and follow due diligence, health, and safety protocols
Help reduce food wastage
Maintain knowledge of new products and Waitrose food values, including animal welfare
Recommend recipes and demonstrate knowledge and passion for food
Build lasting customer relationships and encourage trust and loyalty
Help maximise sales and profit
Support the wider shop team with general shopkeeping tasks when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years or over
Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers
Must be available for the specified location and working hours
Kings Cross: part-time availability up to 23 hours per week, including Sundays 10:30–18:30 and Tuesdays and Wednesdays 14:30–22:30
Kings Cross Station: full-time availability up to 37.5 hours per week on a two-week rotation between 05:00–13:00
Greenwich: part-time availability up to 23 hours per week on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays between 15:00–23:00
Experience in a customer-facing role is welcomed
Experience in a catering or hospitality environment is desirable
Up-to-date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends is desirable
Flexible approach to support the whole branch

Benefits

Comp & perks

Night Premium of £3.75 per hour for work between 22:00 and 06:00
Pay increases to £14.80 per hour after 90 days
Flexible working, including flexible or compressed hours, job sharing, or shorter hour contracts where possible
Employee ownership and participation in the rewards of the Partnership
Work-life balance support
Potential pre-employment vetting information and support