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Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.

Contract: The role is open for multiple candidates and offers the flexibility of either a full-time contract (45 hours per week) or a zero-hours contract for part-time work. When applying, please specify your preference and availability in terms of hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, handle and replenish stock throughout the store, ensuring that all stock is displayed in a professional and orderly manner;
• Maintain a responsible, safe and professional manner at all times;
• Engage and interact with all customers in a welcoming, friendly and professional manner – creating a positive and memorable shopping experience;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the product range sold by Korea Foods Company, and when appropriate offer advice on products on promotion;
• Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general cleaning as you fulfil your regular duties;
• Provide administrative support if/when needed;
• Be conscious of visiting customers and stay vigilant for any potential shoplifters, raising any issues with store management;
• Any other reasonable management requests.

Person Specification:

• Fluency in any of the following languages would be beneficial: Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese
• Able to lift mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg and over
• Valid UK working permit
• Ability to work flexibly within a team or alone
• Comply with all health and safety regulations pertaining to your role
• Strong communication/customer service/organizational skills

• Paid day off on your birthday;
• Yearly bonus
• Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);
• Pension scheme -3% contributed by the company;
• Annual pay review;
• 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry ;

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Can you work on Saturdays and Sundays?
• Are you able to lift and move mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg when receiving delivery?
• If you are holding a VISA, please also advise the visa type and the expiry date for the current visa.
• Are you available for weekend work?
• When are you available to start the new role?
• Can you commit to a full-time shift of 45 hours per week? (Weekend availability is required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person