Retail Associate (Part-Time)

PREP Cooking Classes; Seal Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time hours

Low turnover team

Engaging work

Job summary

PREP Cooking Classes in Seal Beach, CA is seeking a friendly Retail Associate to be the welcoming face of our store and help keep daily operations running smoothly. No prior teaching experience required; training provided.

In this part-time, customer-facing role, you will assist guests, process purchases, answer class questions, and collaborate with a close-knit team in a respectful, supportive environment. Flexible part-time hours help balance school or other commitments.

Qualifications

• Friendly, dependable and enjoys working with people.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced customer-facing environment with frequent interaction.
• Able to learn and follow processes and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and create a warm, welcoming experience.
• Assist customers with retail purchases and class-related questions.
• Use POS systems and handle basic math and cash transactions.
• Communicate with guests and team members via email and internal systems.
• Use tools like Google Drive, Sheets & Docs to stay organized.
• Keep retail and front-of-house areas clean, stocked, and guest-ready.
• Support classes and events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

POS operations

Cash handling

Email communication

Organization

Tools

POS systems

Google Drive

Sheets

Docs

Job description

Our Retail Associates are the friendly, steady presence that keeps everything running smoothly. This is a people-forward role in a fast-paced environment, perfect for someone who enjoys staying busy, helping others, and juggling both in-person and behind-the-scenes tasks.

PREP is known for its strong culture and incredibly low turnover. Many team members have been here for years — even decades — because the work is meaningful and the environment is respectful, supportive, and human.

What You’ll Do

• Greet guests and create a warm, welcoming experience
• Assist customers with retail purchases and class-related questions
• Use POS systems and handle basic math and cash transactions
• Communicate with guests and team members via email and internal systems
• Use tools like Google Drive, Sheets & Docs to stay organized
• Keep retail and front-of-house areas clean, stocked, and guest-ready
• Support classes and events as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, dependable, and genuinely enjoys working with people
• Comfortable in a fast-paced customer-facing environment with frequent interaction
• Confident using computers and everyday tech (email; Google: Drive, Sheets, Docs; POS systems)
• Able to learn and follow processes and workflows
• Physically able to stay active throughout a shift
• Team-oriented, positive, and respectful — unfriendly folks need not apply

The Perks

• Part-time, life-friendly hours
• A team with deep roots and low turnover
• Engaging work that keeps your day moving