Working in a supermarket

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Working in a Supermarket

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About working in a supermarket - what skills and tasks this job needs. 

Name as many supermarkets as you can in 1 minute

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Now name some jobs that exist within a supermarket

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Cashier/Checkout Operator: Greets customers, scans items, handles payments, and bags groceries. 

Shop Assistant/Sales Assistant: Helps customers, keeps the store tidy, and assists with various tasks on the shop floor. 

Customer Service Assistant: Handles customer inquiries and issues, often at a dedicated desk. 

Cleaner: Keeps the store clean and hygienic

Explore the different job roles available 

in a supermarket. Click on each Hotspot to read about the role.

Delivery Driver: Delivers groceries to customers' homes.

Security Officer: Ensures the safety and security of the store and its customers. 

Specialist roles: Depending on the supermarket, these can include baker, butcher, fishmonger, or barista. 

Stock and logistics: This includes shelf fillers, stock replenishers, and roles in the warehouse or distribution center for both night and day shifts. 

Bakery

Fishmonger

Butcher

Store

Assistant

Store Manager

Cleaner

Cashier

What skills do you need to work at a supermarket?

How do you think Liam feels about his job at the supermarket?

What did Liam say about himself before he started working at Tesco?

A

He loved people

B

He hated people

C

He was shy

D

He lacked empathy

Which did Liam say was key in a job interview?

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Your haircut

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First impressions

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Your accent

4

How much you earn

Website

https://www.facebook.com/JLPJobs/videos/day-in-the-life-of-a-supermarket-assistant-at-waitrose-as-a-waitrose-supermarket/1002706224980307/

What sorts of skills can a job help you develop?

What do you think is the average salary for Supermarket workers in the UK?

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£10,000-£15,000

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£15,000-£20,000

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£21,000 - £31,000

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£41,000 - £50,000

How much per hour do you think the everage supermarket worker earns?

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Between £2.00-£5.00 per hour

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Between £5.00 - £10.00 per hour

C

Between £10.00-£14.00 per hour

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£20.00 per hour

Average Salaries...

Average annual salaries for supermarket jobs in the UK range from approximately £21,000 to over £31,000, with hourly wages typically between £10 and £14. Specific pay rates vary by role, with supermarket managers earning a significantly higher average of around £25,000 to £32,000 per year. Hourly pay for entry-level positions is increasing, with some supermarkets offering national rates of £14 or more per hour. 

Do you need any formal qualifications to work at a supermarket?

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Yes

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No

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Not sure

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It depends on the job

If you could work in a supermarket, which role do you think you would most like?

Activity

Design a poster for a Supermarket of your choice advertising the different job roles available within the Supermarket. Think about all of the roles we have discussed today. 

Come and Work at ASDA

A place where many people work together to help customers!

Reflection questions....

What job in a supermarket would you like to try, and why? 

What skills do you think are important for working in a supermarket? 

What did you learn today that surprised you about supermarket jobs?