Cashier - Store #44 Costa Mesa Part Time

Northgate Markets; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and growing supermarket chain that values customer service and teamwork! As part of this dynamic family, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to customers, handling cash transactions accurately, and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. The role offers opportunities for growth and a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With flexible schedules and a generous employee discount, this position is perfect for those passionate about food and community. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with people, we invite you to be part of our success story!

Benefits

Flexible Schedules

20% Employee Discount

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• High school education preferred with successful completion of training.
• Ability to calculate discounts, margins, and complete sales reports.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide prompt, courteous service.
• Handle cash transactions and maintain accurate cash drawer.
• Assist in training associates and maintain communication.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Education

Apprenticeship/Training Program

Job description

Our first store opened on January 2nd, 1980, in Anaheim, CA and since then we have grown to 40+ stores in 4 counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and the Inland Empire. We offer our customers a full-service supermarket with a large meat department, bakery, tortilleria and prepared foods in addition to a sizeable section of domestic and imported Latin American grocery goods to provide a Mexican homeland experience. We are always looking for great people to join as a member of the Northgate Family. If you are passionate about food, are customer focused, team oriented, and want to be a part of our family, we invite you to apply! We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and a 20% discount for you and one other family member in your household for most purchases made at Northgate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operational

• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Responsibility of cash drawer contents in both the "start" and "end" of the actual work shift.
• Cashier accountability (i.e., over/ shorts of till)
• Scan or record the purchases of a customer into a cash register efficiently and accurately.
• Be knowledgeable in and able to recognize or differentiate between all the various types of produce merchandise carried in the store.
• Assist customers with bulk products that they may have difficulty in handling.
• Collect money in the form of cash or checks from customers and tender accurate change.
• Process all of the various types of sales transactions accepted by the store in strict accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Bag or package merchandise according to established company policies and procedures.
• Handle damaged or spoiled products and return‑to‑stocks according to company policy.
• Ring all sales into cash register in accordance with company cash handling procedures.
• Verify all customer IDs presented and observe store policies.
• Notify management promptly of any irregularities or discrepancies in the operating results.
• Record on designated forms any price discrepancies and/or any "not on file" items.
• Maintain general housekeeping and sanitation standards in compliance with store policy.
• Assist in keeping all checkout, sales and storage areas clean, clear and in good order.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order.
• Adhere to company policy pertaining to excessive cash in registers.
• Observe security standards by staying alert and being aware of customer actions and behavior.
• Secure register at all times when leaving it unattended.
• Notify department manager of personnel situations or policy violations.
• Perform any other work-related duties as assigned.

Leadership

• Assist in training associates and co‑workers when directed to do so.
• Maintain good communications in the department and throughout the organization.

Safety

• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times.

REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:

Education/Experience

• High school education preferred with successful completion of an apprenticeship/training program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• (None required)

Skills Required

• Be able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, percentages, ratios.
• Be able to accurately complete required reports including daily sales reports and cash accountability forms.
• Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The physical demands and work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects.
• The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Successful performance requires specific vision abilities.
• Be able to climb a ladder to retrieve inaccessible items.
• Have sufficient physical mobility to respond quickly to emergencies.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, 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.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.