Shop Assistant (SP18)
Salary £ 29741.40 per annum
Jesus College, Unit 03, Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY
Vacancy listed 20/04/2026
Application deadline 25/05/2026
Details
Hours per week: The role is a full-time position consisting of 45 hours per week. Weekend availability is required. Please specify your available working hours per week in your application for reference.

Contract: Permanent, subject to a 3-month probationary period.

Expected Start date: ASAP

Reports To: Shop Manager

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

The Company:

Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.

We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.

We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.

Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.

The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.

*****IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our hiring team will review all submitted applications once CV have been uploaded. If your qualifications align with our requirements, expect a call or an email from one of our recruiters to arrange an interview. In case you do not receive a response within 14 days, we regretfully inform you that your application has not progressed further in this instance. To maintain our operational efficiency, we kindly discourage personal visits or calls to the shop. We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Benefits

Key benefits but not limited to, include:

· 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 ;

Notes

***IMPORTANT: Please ensure you attach your CV with your application.
Interviews for suitable candidates will be conducted while the job advertisement is active. Please note that the posting may close earlier than the specified deadline, depending on recruitment progress.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you have any specific questions, please submit an inquiry through the company's website under the RECRUITMENT section: https://www.koreafoods.co.uk/contact/

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