About Korea Foods Company:
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.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.
Report to: Shop manager
Contract: The role is offered on a zero-hours contract basis. Typically, we arrange approximately 20 hours per week, depending on business needs, and a regular schedule will be set for suitable staff. Weekend availability is required.
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:

• Able to lift mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg and over
• Fluency in any of the following languages would be beneficial: Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese
• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you available working on weekends?
• 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.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person