Bakery Assistant; Greggs at SPAR

Role Overview

Greggs Bakery Assistant – South Woodham Ferrers. 18+ years old, 28 hours per week (mix of shifts including , , ). We have an opportunity for a Greggs Bakery Assistant who is motivated, friendly, hands‑on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, you will assist in maximising sales and profit by carrying out allocated tasks in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the store and staff and provision of friendly, efficient service to customers, colleagues and visitors.

• Deliver excellent customer service inline with company standards.
• Prepare a variety of food items to the highest standards, in order to meet customer demand.
• Ensure that all areas of the shop and food products are displayed in a clean, tidy and attractive manner.
• Contribute ideas for driving the business and its team forward.
• Use relevant processes and policies to ensure the security of people, stock and cash.
• Report all customer complaints to manager on duty.
• Comply with relevant legislation and health and food safety responsibilities as defined in the induction period and training.

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi‑diverse culture.
• Outstanding Training & Development.
• Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast‑paced convenience store.
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes).
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
• Paid Breaks.
• Free Tea & Coffee.
• Early access to your pay through ‘Early Pay’.
• 24/7 access to your payslips and rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
• Extra Holidays – Purchase Scheme.
• Cycle to Work – Bicycle purchase scheme.
• Long Service Awards.

Department:
Retail SPAR jobs (inc Greggs/Subway) – Sales Assistant.
Contract type:
Permanent.

Hours:

28 hours per week.
Salary:
Up to £12.25 p/hr (depending on age).
Benefits:
Staff Discount, Staff Lottery, Company Pension Scheme, Savings Scheme, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Social Fund, Life Cover, Health Cash Plan, Employee Volunteering opportunities.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Closing date for applications: 15th February 2026.