Shop Assistant (SP10)
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Seoul Plaza 10, 59-63 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KOREA FOODS COMPANY |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Reports To: Shop Manager
Contract: Permanent, Zero hours contract/Full Time Contract, Subject to 3-month probation
Hours: The role is open for multiple candidates and offers the flexibility of either a zero-hours contract for part-time work or a full-time contract (35 - 45 hours per week). When applying, please specify your preference and availability in terms of hours.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
You will be expected to be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good customer service and retail administration skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure and to meet targets.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure accurate operation of shop tills, ensuring that the correct monies are received and exchanged;
· Maintain and replenish stock throughout the store;
· Ensure that 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 said products;
· Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general clean as you go duties and regular housekeeping duties;
· Provide administrative support if/when needed;
· Be conscious of visiting customers and vigilant for any potential shop lifters, raising any issues with Store Management;
· Comply with legal requirements including but not limited to below if you are holding a valid T4 visa:
- 20 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full time programme at degree level and above; OR - 10 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full time below degree level
· Full time during vacation periods and after you have finished studies (until your visa expires)
· On an integral and assessed work placement as part of your studies
· Any other reasonable management requests.
Person Specification:
· 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 / organisational 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.
Contract: Permanent, Zero hours contract/Full Time Contract, Subject to 3-month probation
Hours: The role is open for multiple candidates and offers the flexibility of either a zero-hours contract for part-time work or a full-time contract (35 - 45 hours per week). When applying, please specify your preference and availability in terms of hours.
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
You will be expected to be self-motivated and enthusiastic, with good customer service and retail administration skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure and to meet targets.
Key Responsibilities:
· Ensure accurate operation of shop tills, ensuring that the correct monies are received and exchanged;
· Maintain and replenish stock throughout the store;
· Ensure that 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 said products;
· Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general clean as you go duties and regular housekeeping duties;
· Provide administrative support if/when needed;
· Be conscious of visiting customers and vigilant for any potential shop lifters, raising any issues with Store Management;
· Comply with legal requirements including but not limited to below if you are holding a valid T4 visa:
- 20 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full time programme at degree level and above; OR - 10 hours in any given week during term time if you are studying a full time below degree level
· Full time during vacation periods and after you have finished studies (until your visa expires)
· On an integral and assessed work placement as part of your studies
· Any other reasonable management requests.
Person Specification:
· 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 / organisational 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.