Fresh Grocer - Cashier

Ocean State Job Lot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Grocer is seeking a front-end associate to deliver a great customer experience at the Monument Road location. You will accurately scan and bag products, handle payments, and provide courteous service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires good English, basic math, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 pounds (with occasional 50 pounds). Teamwork and reliability are essential, as you’ll support store operations and promotional activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English clearly.
• Basic math skills for checkout and payments.
• Ability to stand, walk and lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate checkout service and friendly assistance to customers.
• Scan, price, bag and manage payments and change.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the front-end area.
• Follow cash-handling procedures and safety regulations.
• Promote current promotions and ensure proper bagging and packaging.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

English literacy

Stamina

Teamwork

Job description

The Fresh Grocer is a supermarket chain specializing in providing high-quality perishables in urban and suburban environments with stores operating in the (PA & NJ) Tri-State area. The Fresh Grocer is committed to understanding the needs, tastes, and traditions of the communities in which their stores are located, and makes it a priority to offer an assortment of products and services to meet those various needs. The Fresh Grocer is also committed to improving food access and to promoting the health and wellness of its customers, associates, and communities.

Location

Philadelphia, PA (FreshGrocer of Monument Road)

Job Summary

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

Minimum 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 interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Essential Job Functions

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate 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 Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep 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.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling unpackaged foods.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures.
• Accurately identify and scan product under 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 location of items in 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.
• Stand at register station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Front-End operations.
• Perform duties in accordance with all Fresh Grocer Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Fresh Grocer of Monument Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131