Cashier/Stocker (Part-Time)

Job Application

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Can you bring world-class customer service to our small town store? We have an opening for a part-time Cashier to work at our store in Bremerton.  Previous cash handling experience and excellent customer service skills required. This is a 15-20 hour/week position which will include evenings and weekends; a flexible schedule is required. Please read the full job description for requirements, general responsibilities and wage range. Starting wage will depend on experience.

CASHIER/STOCKER POSITION SUMMARY:

Wage:  $15.74-16.50 /hour.

Reports to: Grocery Manager

JOB SUMMARY: To perform all cash register functions accurately and efficiently while emphasizing great customer service. To assist with general store maintenance and operations on an as-needed basis when not serving customers, including cleaning, stocking, and assisting with inventory.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Basic math skills, prior cash handling experience preferred
  • Interest in natural foods & cooperatives
  • Previous retail experience helpful
  • Comprehend simple instructions, memos, training materials.
  • Excellent communication skills; desire to provide excellent customer service.
  • Ability to consistently be at work and on time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Exhibit world class customer service at all times.
  • Work cooperatively in all situations with staff and customers.
  • Demonstrate high standards of ethics, honesty, trust, accountability and respect.

CASHIER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Follow all cash handling procedures.
  • Follow proper check receiving procedures.
  • Cashier will be expected to maintain the accuracy of their till within a +/- $3.00 range.
  • Be proactive in greeting and assisting customers, responding promptly to customer needs.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the member/owner program in order to promote to customers.
  • Manage difficult customer situations with objectivity, neutrality, and calmness.
  • Always ‘go the extra mile’ to assist customers.
  • Walk produce department at the beginning of every shift to identify and learn new produce codes.
  • Comply with all State of Washington food handling sanitation and safety codes.  Must be able to show proof of completing the food handling course.
  • Clean, stock and detail Front End area with special attention to assigned register.
  • Attend department meetings as required.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Adhere to scheduled shifts and be ready for work when shift begins.
  • Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions.
  • Stay informed of store activities by reading management and marketing announcements.
  • Use equipment and materials properly.
  • Wear proper clothing during shift, adhering to standards as specified by the Kitsap Community Food Co-op Employee Handbook.
  • Abide by all Co-op policies and procedures as specified in the Kitsap Community Food Co-op Employee Handbook.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Remain in stationary position while performing cashier duties.
  • Ascend/Descend ladders.
  • Frequent kneeling, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting.
  • Safely lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Push/pull wheeled carts up to 150 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate varying temperatures working with refrigerated or frozen products.
  • Operate box cutter and handcarts
  • Hearing required to converse with customers and co-workers.
  • Identify clearly bar codes, shelf tags, expiration dates, and product labels.
  • Distinguish color for quality control; ability to smell product to identify spoilage.
  • Peripheral vision and depth perception.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • Staff discount.
  • Paid vacation, personal leave and holidays.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The job duties, responsibilities, skills, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rev. 7/2023