Sales Assistant – AH to go Rotterdam Alexander

The role

Nederlandse Spoorwegen is looking for an all-round sales assistant for AH to go at Rotterdam Alexander station. The shop can be busy because travellers are often in a hurry but still want to be helped quickly and well. You combine bakery and service work in a varied position where you help customers and keep the shop ready for the next traveller.

Everyday tasks

• Help customers quickly with a fresh filled sandwich.
• Bake croissants when they have run out.
• Refill the shelves and keep the shop looking neat and well organised.
• Help unload deliveries and face the products so everything is in order.
• Work with colleagues as a team so travellers can complete their shopping quickly and pleasantly.

The vacancy describes the position as a combination of bakery employee and service employee. That means the work can move between preparing or finishing bakery products, serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.

Availability and requirements

Your schedule is flexible and is agreed with the manager. Nederlandse Spoorwegen is looking for colleagues who can work changing shifts between 05:30 and 20:00. Each shift lasts a maximum of 8 hours. You must be able to work at least two of these stated options: Monday 05:30–12:00, Tuesday 12:00–20:00 or Friday 05:30–20:00.

You must be at least 18 years old because of the work and working hours. Dutch at level B1 is required. You will work in a diverse team of Dutch- and English-speaking colleagues; the source does not state that English can replace the B1 Dutch requirement.

Pay and benefits

• If you are 21 or older, the pay is € 14,99 gross per hour, excluding any possible allowances.
• If you are younger than 21, the youth wage under the VGL collective labour agreement applies.
• You work a fixed number of hours per week with flexible shifts, rather than a nine-to-five job.
• There is a possibility of receiving a permanent contract after 7 months.
• The vacancy mentions opportunities for progression and training.
• You work in the dynamic environment of a station with friendly colleagues.
• You can receive up to 60% discount at various shops at the station.
• A possible contribution towards travel costs is available up to €10,50 per day from 10 km. Parking costs are not reimbursed and there are no fixed parking spaces unless stated otherwise.
• If you want to combine work and learning at MBO level 3 or 4, there may be an opportunity to follow a BBL programme.
• An induction programme includes, among other things, a buddy system and an onboarding app.

The source refers to the VGL collective labour agreement for more information.

Travel and application procedure

You must be able to reach the location within 30 minutes without public transport, because public transport does not always run in the early morning or late evening. Nederlandse Spoorwegen says that it wants everyone who works there to feel at home and refers to diversity and inclusion in its hiring policy.

The described procedure starts when the application is received. Nederlandse Spoorwegen says it will let you know within 2 weeks whether it will continue with you. The next step is an intake by telephone or video, where you discuss whether the position suits you. After a positive impression, you are invited to a follow-up interview at the shop with the manager. If the procedure is successful, you join Nederlandse Spoorwegen. The supplied text contains no completed application URL or contact details. Which application route should candidates use?

Student relevance

This role may suit a student if you are at least 18, meet the B1 Dutch requirement, can reach the location within 30 minutes without public transport and can work at least two of the specified shifts. The source does not promise student eligibility or a schedule adapted to classes. The BBL option may be relevant if you combine work with an MBO level 3 or 4 programme.