Cashier (part-time, afternoon to close shifts)

Cashier (part-time, afternoon to close shifts)

Burnsville, MN (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=13750CountyRoad11BurnsvilleMNUSA55337)

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Imagine a job where friendly conversation and building community with others happens daily. A job where your natural desire to learn and grow both personally and professionally is encouraged. A job where you are valued for who you are and what you bring to the table, creating an opportunity to make a difference to every customer you serve.

Sound like you? Join our team as a Cashier at Valley Natural Foods. Qualified applicants will enjoy interacting with the public, have a strong attention to detail and be available to workpart-time afternoon & evening shifts. This position requires applicants towork weekend hours. Open availability is strongly preferred.

We pride ourselves on offering a competitive benefits package for all employees including: competitive wages, PTO, 401(k) and a 20% employee discount on healthy groceries every day!

Cashiering, Customer Service and Accuracy

Accurately process customer purchases promptly

Accurately and efficiently operate cash register and process customer payment

Make change and issue receipts to customers

Call for back-up as needed to minimize wait time for customers and bag customer purchases

Become familiar with co-op policies in order to answer customer questions

Refer unresolved questions or problems to Front End Management

Communicate co-op special events to customers

Discuss membership benefits with non-members

Business Operations, Safety and Compliance

Alert Management of potential theft or other emergencies

Keep registers – shelves, counters, aisles, backstock — in clean, orderly condition

Remove trash promptly, clean up spills, sweep floor as needed

Ensure grocery carts and baskets are collected from the corral regularly

Keep department equipment in working order and advise MOD of equipment problems

Attend Front End staff meetings and other assigned training requirements

Identifies self as employee by being in VNF attire and nametag

Perform any other duty as assigned by Management Team

Requirements

Mandatory Qualifications:

English proficiency

Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills

Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business

Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with POS systems

Previous customer service and cash handling experience

Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 10 pounds frequently, 20 pounds occasionally

Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time

Close-to-mid-range visual acuity to operate cash registers and focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required

Reports To:Front End Manager

Department, Status and Salary:Front End, Part Time, Hourly (At-Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability

Communication/Listening Skills

Customer Service/Customer Focus

Integrity/Ethics

Sense of Urgency/Productivity

Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies

Product Knowledge

Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.

Salary Description

Minimum of $16.00 per hour