Front End Clerk

Good Foods Co-Op Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid vacation time

Job summary

Good Foods Co-op is seeking a Front End Clerk in Lexington, KY to help create a welcoming customer experience at the register and throughout the store. You will assist with questions and product location while delivering friendly, efficient service.

You will handle transactions, keep the front end tidy, support curbside and special orders, and follow safety procedures as part of a team that values community and connection.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or cash-handling experience preferred.
• Enjoy interacting with the public and creating positive experiences.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.
• Clear and respectful communication.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in natural and organic foods.
• Flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, efficient service at the register and throughout the store.
• Handle cash and card payments accurately.
• Assist customers with questions and help locate products.
• Keep the front end clean, organized, and well-stocked.
• Support curbside and special orders.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and store procedures.
• Help maintain smooth flow at the front of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Reliable

Teamwork

Clear communication

Fast-paced environment

Interest in natural foods

Weekend availability

Job description

Description

Front End Clerk

Good Foods Co-op is a community-owned natural foods grocery dedicated to providing high-quality, local, and sustainable products. As a cooperative, we’re committed to supporting our community, local farmers, and producers while creating a welcoming and inclusive shopping experience.

We’re looking for a Front End Clerk who enjoys working with people, takes pride in great service, and wants to be part of a team that values community and connection.

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What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help create a positive and welcoming experience for every customer by:

• Providing friendly, efficient customer service at the register and throughout the store
• Handling transactions accurately, including cash and card payments
• Assisting customers with questions, needs, and product location
• Keeping the front end clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Supporting curbside and special orders
• Following safety, sanitation, and store procedures
• Helping maintain a smooth, efficient flow at the front of the store

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What We’re Looking For

We’re excited to meet someone who:

• Has previous retail, customer service, or cash-handling experience (preferred)
• Enjoys working with the public and creating positive interactions
• Is reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Communicates clearly and respectfully
• Is comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Has an interest in natural and organic foods
• Is available to work flexible shifts, including weekends

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What It’s Like to Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to supporting local food systems and creating a welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $15.00/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
• All employees receive:
• Store discount
• Paid vacation time

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time.
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to team lift up to and over 100 lbs.
• Ability to climb up and down step stools, ladders
• Ability to use hands to operate equipment
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet climates
• High level of maneuverability
• Ability to communicate by talking and hearing