Flexible Hours: Customer-First Convenience Store Associate

NEW Cooperative Inc.; Lacona (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative, invites you to join its team as a customer service associate at the convenience store. You will greet customers, answer questions, stock shelves, and assist with daily operations to keep the store welcoming and efficient.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in cash handling, basic kitchen knowledge for café items, and flexible hours. You will collaborate with the store manager and coworkers to deliver a positive shopping experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• Interact with customers and provide high levels of service.
• Maintain a professional appearance on shift.
• Accurately count cash and handle transactions.
• Knowledge of food service/kitchen operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Basic computer skills for register software.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service that sets this store apart from competitors.
• Interact with customers to optimize their experience and address needs.
• Maintain knowledge of products and assist customers with questions.
• Perform opening/closing routines and assist in daily store operations.
• Process payments and operate the cash register software.
• Prepare morning items and keep food items stocked throughout the day.
• Maintain a neat appearance and professional image of NEW Cooperative.
• Adhere to safety policies and communicate any issues to supervision.
• Demonstrate accountability, teamwork, and dependable attendance.

Skills

Customer service

Professional appearance

Cash handling

Kitchen knowledge

Flexible hours

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Job description

NEW Cooperative, a farmer-owned cooperative, invites you to join its team as a customer service associate at the convenience store. You will greet customers, answer questions, stock shelves, and assist with daily operations to keep the store welcoming and efficient.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy in cash handling, basic kitchen knowledge for café items, and flexible hours. You will collaborate with the store manager and coworkers to deliver a positive shopping experience for our customers.