Recruitment
Ardkeen Quality Food Store operates in a very competitive environment. Our customers are very discerning and well informed and they have many retail choices. That’s why we strive to do things better than our competitors, like sourcing better quality food products that can't be bought elsewhere and we work hard to deliver a better service to our customers. To continue to do this and compete effectively we need a great team, therefore we are always looking for new people to join us who share our commitment to high standards and innovation in food retailing.
We are a family business and our culture is different from our competitors. We are committed to helping every employee achieve their full potential.
We post vacancies here as they arise or you can connect with us on our social media platforms to be one of the first to know of any upcoming positions.
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Customer Assistant and Barista
[Dove Hill Irish Design Centre]
We are now bringing our unique brand of food retail to Co. Tipperary with the opening of a curated artisan food and coffee shop in the Dove Hill Irish Design Centre, Carrick-on-Suir.
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and energetic people who would like to be part of the team delivering first class customer service.
Duties will include:
• Merchandising and creating engaging displays of our unique range of Irish Artisan Food.
• Ensuring efficient Stock Control by checking, rotating and ordering stock
• Advising and Serving customers and building excellent customer relations
• Making great coffee and other beverages to exact standard learned during training
The successful applicants are likely to have:
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• An understanding of the elements of good customer service.
• An eye for detail and an interest in good food
• An enthusiasm to deliver excellent customer service in a positive atmosphere.
An excellent command of spoken & written English is required.
Pay will be commensurate with skill level and experience
We are recruiting to fill both full time and part time and welcome applications for both, please state on your letter of application which you would prefer
Please apply in writing indicating the position you are applying for and enclosing a cover letter and current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford.
or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Monday 5th November 2018
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We are currently seeking applications for the following positions at Ardkeen Quality Food Store, Dunmore Road, Waterford:
Customer Assistant
Duties will include:
Working as part of our Customer Service Team ensuring delivery of excellent customer service in various departments including checkouts.
Merchandising and ensuring range of stock is well presented.
The successful applicants are likely to have;
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• An understanding of the elements of good customer service.
• An interest in good food
• An enthusiasm to deliver excellent customer service in a positive atmosphere.
An excellent command of spoken & written English is required.
Pay will be commensurate with skill level and experience
Hours of duty will be a mix of daytime evenings and weekend work.
Total weekly hours will range for 20-39hrs to be agreed with the successful candidate
Please apply in writing, specifying with role you are applying for, enclosing a current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford.
or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Monday 12th November
Merchandiser
Duties will include:
• Ensuring each category is properly merchandised
• Building end of aisle and special offer displays to maximise sales and creating engaging features to enhance overall appearance.
• Stocktaking
• Assisting customers and dealing with queries
• Liaising with management on security and safety issues.
• Ensuring high standard of general housekeeping and cleanliness
The successful applicant is also likely to have:
• An understanding of Food Retailing
• Attention to detail and ability to achieve high standards
• Ability to work well in a team
• Initiative, ability to prioritise workload and solve problems
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Excellent health and ability to lift moderate weights
Hours of duty will be a mix of daytime evenings and weekend work.
Total weekly hours will range for 20-39hrs to be agreed with the successful candidate
Pay will be commensurate with skill level and experience
Please apply in writing, specifying with role you are applying for, enclosing a current CV, to:
Mr. Val Lambe
General Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford.
or by email to; vlambe@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Monday 12th November
Kitchen Porter
This position entailsworking as part of our Kitchen Team assisting our chefs to prepare on a daily basis, consistently great food for sale at Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Maintaining a clean, safe and efficient working environment.
Duties will include:
• Keep the cooking utensils and equipment clean and available for use.
• Assist in the packaging process and ensure that the product is continually available to the customer, well presented and is excellent condition.
• Maintain sufficient stock on sale to meet demand.
• Organise kitchen equipment and incoming supplies to ensure easy access
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
• When a production batch is completed, ensure that the working environment is in perfect condition for the next shift to commence production.
A 20 -39 hour week is involved in this role and flexibility of attendance is required to ensure that customer demand is met on a seven day basis.
Some weekend and evening work will be required.
Please apply in writing indicating the position you are applying for and enclosing a cover letter and current CV, to:
Mr. Brendan Condon
Food Production Manager
Ardkeen Quality Food Store
Dunmore Road,
Waterford.
or by email to; bcondon@ardkeen.com
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 7th November 2018
