Food jobs and vacancies

The food job in retail

A food job in retail is varied, dynamic and close to people - which is precisely why many people consciously choose a position with a focus on food when looking for a job. As an employee, you work directly in the store and are in daily contact with shoppers. You advise customers, sell our products with expertise and use your service orientation to ensure that everyone feels completely at ease while shopping. As part of a strong team, you actively contribute to the success of your store.

Typical working day in a food job

No two days are the same - that's what makes working with food so varied. If you value variety when looking for a job, you will find an exciting working environment with us and gain insights into the different areas of our stores. Depending on the area of work, you will provide support in sales, at the checkout or with merchandise care, while always keeping an overview of our food and processes in the store. The job profile in our stores is characterized by a high level of personal responsibility.

The focus of your new food job:

• Customer advice and sales:You provide customers with service-oriented advice and help them with questions about our product range.
• Product presentation and shelf maintenance:You ensure an attractive presentation of the products, including correct price labeling and good product availability.
• Kassatätigkeit:You carry out payment transactions carefully and reliably at state-of-the-art cash registers.
• Goods receipt and inspection:You receive deliveries, check the freshness of the food and ensure that the goods are optimally prepared for sale.
• Compliance with quality and hygiene standards:Cleanliness, tidiness and compliance with HACCP guidelines are important to you.
• Cooperation:You work closely with colleagues and support each other in the dynamic day-to-day business.

Tasks and activities

Employees in a food job play an important role in sales success and are the first point of contact for our customers. The food trade offers a wide range of opportunities for people who like to get stuck in, take on responsibility and play an active role.

The main tasks and activities in the job include

• Active sales and service-oriented customer advice
• Work at the cash desk and process payment transactions (incl. cash accounting)
• Checking, clearing and attractive placement of goods
• Ongoing inspection of the shelf life, order and freshness of the food
• Support with goods receipt and storage
• Implementation of advertising campaigns to promote sales
• Support with other activities in the market

Qualifications and skills

Would you like to get started with us - with or without experience in sales? Motivation, commitment and team spirit are what count for us.

Ideally, you have the right skills for the job:

• Enjoy working with people and have a passion for food
• A friendly, open and helpful demeanor
• A reliable, accurate and independent way of working
• Commitment and a sense of responsibility when handling food
• Ability to work in a team and a positive charisma
• Flexibility within the store's opening hours

Teaching and qualification

For a job in retail, completed training or professional experience in sales is an advantage - but not a must. Career changers also have excellent opportunities with us and can start their career in sales here.

Particularly helpful for the job are:

• Completed apprenticeship in retail or sales (an advantage)
• First professional experience in customer contact
• Basic knowledge of cash register systems
• German language skills appropriate to the job

Income, salary, hourly wage

In your new food job, you will benefit from fair working conditions and a secure salary at one of Austria's largest employers.

The collective agreement in the retail sector stipulates a gross salary of at least €2,251 per month - although your actual salary depends on your qualifications and years of professional experience.

You can also expect the following on the job:

• Attractive employee discounts on purchases
• Company pension and health provision
• Extensive development and training opportunities and other attractive benefits

Requirements and prerequisites

To start your new job, you should ideally have:

• Interest in a long-term position in retail
• Enjoy direct contact with our customers
• Responsible way of working
• Flexibility in working hours and areas of responsibility
• Motivation to learn new things and actively participate in the team

Career opportunities and prospects

Regardless of where you work, the retail sector offers you a wide range of development and career opportunities in an environment characterized by openness and diversity. With commitment, you have the opportunity to lay the foundations for your future career in retail and to find and actively shape your personal career path in retail.

These opportunities are open to you in a job with us:

• Employment in various specialist areas and professional fields related to food (e.g. delicatessen, checkout)
• Assuming deputy functions within the branch office
• Development to store manager or sales manager
• Participation in internal training courses and certified training programs

What strengthens you with us

So that you feel comfortable and successful in your job, we offer you:

• A structured induction by experienced colleagues
• A familiar, supportive and appreciative team structure
• A crisis-proof workplace in modern branches
• Employee discounts at BILLA, PENNY, BIPA and other partners
• Health promotion and prevention services
• Flexible working time models to reconcile private and professional life
• A safe working environment where diversity is valued