Cashier

Foodtown Of Forest Hills; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodtown, Inc. is seeking a friendly cashier to deliver accurate, efficient checkout service. You will greet customers, scan and bag products, and handle payments with care while maintaining a clean front-end area.

The role requires standing for long periods, basic math, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. You will work as part of a team to ensure customer satisfaction and store standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand English.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for a full shift.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed foods and related products.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces, utensils, and equipment per standards.
• Lift, push, pull and rotate merchandise up to 50 lbs. when needed.
• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Operate the cash register and handle payments accurately.
• Bag orders safely and efficiently and process various payment forms.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic math

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Cashier

Job Summary:

To deliver a great experience to every customer while providing accurate, friendly and efficient checkout service; to accurately scan, price and bag products; to collect proper payment, and to provide proper change if necessary.

Required Qualifications:

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Return items to proper place.

Job Functions:

Performance of the essential functions of this position requires the team member to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils, and equipment in accordance with the Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep the floor clear of debris and spills.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Front-End operation.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards, and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Perform duties in accordance with hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling unpackaged foods.
• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Understand the operation of the cash register and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Accurately identify and scan product under the correct department (when necessary).
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Check prices, and be knowledgeable about the location of items in the store.
• Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change.
• Process all forms of payments (i.e., cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, Rain checks, coupons, vouchers, gift cards, etc) in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to customers.
• Properly bag customer’s orders safely and efficiently.
• Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date.
• Recognize and be knowledgeable about various types of products carried in the store, including produce items.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Front-End operations.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.