Cashier- Open Availability

Paylocity; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% employee discount

Paid time off and volunteering

401(k) matching

Employee referral program

Job summary

Valley Natural Foods is seeking a friendly Cashier to welcome customers and help them discover fresh, natural, and local products. Join a cooperative that values sustainability, inclusivity, and community; training is provided for the right person.

The role is part-time with an employee discount, paid time off, volunteering opportunities, 401(k) matching, and a referral program. Reports to Front End Manager in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• English proficiency is mandatory.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business needs.
• Regular, predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide friendly service at the checkout.
• Efficiently and accurately process purchases at the register.
• Share knowledge about membership, specials, and store products.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming checkout area.
• Assist customers with questions and provide excellent service.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Cash handling

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Description

Are you a people person who loves good food and great community vibes? Valley Natural Foods is looking for a Cashier to be the friendly face that welcomes our customers and helps them find the best in fresh, natural, and local products. If you enjoy working in a positive, team-oriented environment and want to be part of a co-op that values sustainability, health, and inclusivity, we'd love to have you on board!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Community-Focused – Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living. People-First Environment – Join a team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. Great Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth. Make a Difference – Help customers discover fresh, high-quality, and wholesome products.

What You’ll Do:

• Greet customers with a warm, friendly attitude.
• Efficiently and accurately process purchases at the register.
• Share knowledge about co-op membership, specials, and store products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming checkout area.
• Assist customers with questions and provide excellent service.

What We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A team player who enjoys working with people.
• Prior cashier or customer service experience is a plus, but not required,we're happy to train the right person!
• Availability to work various shifts, including mornings, days, nights and weekends.

Job Details & Benefits:

• Part-time position available.
• 20% employee discount
• Paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching for staff who are 18+
• Employee referral program

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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

  Supervises: N/A

  Department, Status and Salary: Front End, 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.