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We're looking for helpers to:
● Set up the social supermarket before opening.
● Receive, sort and organise food deliveries and donations.
● Check stock and ensure products are displayed safely and neatly.
● Prepare Community Red grocery bags and customer orders.
● Welcome customers and explain how the social supermarket works.
● Assist customers while maintaining their dignity, privacy and respect.
● Process bookings/check customer collections where required.
● Help manage queues during busy periods.
● Monitor stock levels and highlight items that need replenishing.
● Check food dates and follow appropriate food safety procedures.
● Keep shelves, tables, storage areas and the supermarket space clean and organised.
● Help record basic information such as customer numbers, stock distributed and remaining stock.
● Support other volunteers working during supermarket sessions.
● Signpost customers to Community Red's other services where appropriate.
● Help create a friendly, calm and inclusive atmosphere.
● Assist with closing, cleaning and storing remaining stock at the end of the session.
Reducing food poverty in the local area, Social Supermarket
51 Upper High Street
WS10 7HJ Wednesbury
Kloe Avon
07341 368375
communityredcic@gmail.com
@communityred
There are stairs, so please get in touch to discuss any access requirements
● Friendly and approachable.
● Reliable and punctual.
● Compassionate and non-judgemental.
● Confident speaking with members of the public.
● Comfortable working in a busy community environment.
● Organised and able to follow instructions.
● Happy to work as part of a small team.
● Able to take initiative when required.
● Respectful of confidentiality and people's personal circumstances.
● Passionate about supporting the local community.
Previous experience in retail, supermarkets, hospitality, food distribution, charities,
community organisations or customer service would be useful but is not essential.
Transferable skills with a reference for retail work
No
16+
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