Customer-Focused Retail Associate

Break Time Convenience Store; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Break Time Sales Associates at MFA Petroleum Company assist customers, process sales transactions, and perform operational duties to keep the Break Time store clean, stocked, and compliant with policies. Roles emphasize friendly service, accurate transactions, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires flexible hours, physical stamina, and basic food safety training. MFA Petroleum operates Break Time stores in Missouri, offering opportunities for growth and reliable

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Friendly, customer service-oriented person who enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexible availability to work, including weekends and holidays.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and account for numbers of products during vendor check in.
• Ability to learn new concepts, use technical materials, and consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability and willingness to attend adequate food safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card or equivalent certifications.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Working with customers —Consistently and courteously greet and thank each customer; provide fast and friendly customer service; conduct accurate and efficient transactions; handle customer concerns quickly and courteously
• Merchandising and sales—Perform all merchandising activities including proper pricing, knowledge and implementation of promotions and sales, suggestively selling to customers, proper vendor check-in, and keeping all merchandise stocked, clean, fronted, and faced (including the cooler); maintain store cleanliness
• Communication —Maintain timely and professional communication with customers, vendors, other employees, and management as it relates to all aspects of the store operations
• Teamwork—Work as a team to efficiently and effectively serve customers while adhering to all local, state and federal regulations concerning all facets of job responsibilities and duties, and store operations
• Working with technology –Utilize the store’s technology including point of sale systems, desktop and laptop computers and hand-held devices; perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and count product
• Working closely with management—Help train new employees on company policies and procedures; perform loss control functions related to cash handling, lottery sales and redemptions, food waste, employee purchases, merchandise sales, etc.; remain alert and properly report concerns
• Food preparation – Follow guidelines, recipes, and job aides for proper preparation and execution of all food service programs; consistently and timely inspect products for correct time and temperatures, cleanliness, rotation, portioning, and pricing; utilize ovens, roller grill, fryer, and other kitchen tools in preparation and presentation of food items
• Maintaining a clean environment—Properly sanitize and maintain equipment, dishes, and food service area; follow standards for quality, service, cleanliness, food safety, proper product display, and storage; always clean the store when time allows
• All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Break Time Sales Associates at MFA Petroleum Company assist customers, process sales transactions, and perform operational duties to keep the Break Time store clean, stocked, and compliant with policies. Roles emphasize friendly service, accurate transactions, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires flexible hours, physical stamina, and basic food safety training. MFA Petroleum operates Break Time stores in Missouri, offering opportunities for growth and reliable