Shop Assistant (SP19)
Salary £ 12.21 per hour
Unit 2, 39-41 City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester M1 4BT
Vacancy listed 05/01/2026
Application deadline 02/02/2026
Details
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 19 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: Permanent, subject to a 3-month probationary period.

****Please note that this role is offered on a zero-hours contract. On average, we schedule approximately 20 hours per week, depending on business needs. The role requires full availability on weekends. Please indicate your availability when submitting your application for our consideration.

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 but not essential: 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

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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