Retail Associate - Seasonal

Enstrom-Candies,-Inc.; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Enstrom Candies, Inc. invites applications for part-time seasonal Retail Associate positions in Montrose. Join our team to deliver friendly, engaging service to customers in a fast-paced candy shop environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy in transactions, maintaining store cleanliness, assisting with inventory, and serving a variety of beverages and frozen treats. Weekend availability is a plus, and training on food safety will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow recipes and produce quality drinks
• Scoop ice cream accurately
• Stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly service to customers
• Process payments using POS
• Maintain clean and organized store
• Assist with inventory counts
• Prepare and serve beverages and frozen treats
• Work weekends and flexible schedule

Skills

Customer service

Positive attitude

Engaging with customers

English fluency

Team player

Tools

Point of sale system

Espresso machine

Ice cream scooping equipment

Job description

Description

Join the Enstrom Candies Retail Team - Seasonal Retail Montrose

At Enstrom Candies, we’ve been crafting world‑class confections since 1960, and we’re proud of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into every product we make. It's that time of year again and our retail stores are currently looking for part time seasonal associates to add to our team. We are looking for those who loves customer service, have a positive attitude and feel comfortable engaging with our great customers.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Retail Associate plays a key role in providing excellent shopping experience by assisting customers with their purchases, maintaining a clean and organized store environment, and supporting inventory management efforts. The individual in this position must be friendly, customer-focused, and have strong organizational skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Provide excellent, knowledgeable and friendly service to all customers and staff
2. Process payments accurately, handle cash and credit card transactions using point of sale system.
3. Assist with quality control (including monitoring product freshness and appearance)
4. Keep candy trays and containers filled and clean
5. Arrive to work on time and when scheduled
6. Assist with monthly inventory count/orders
7. Stock retail freezer
8. Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including specialty coffee drinks, by operating espresso machines and other equipment.
9. Efficiently serve ice cream and other frozen treats, including taking orders, scooping ice cream, preparing sundaes or milkshakes,
10. Ability to work flexible schedule as assigned including weekends.
11. Perform light janitorial duties
12. Responsible for adhering to company policies as delineated in the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Retail dress code
13. Obtain food handler’s card. Enstrom Candies will provide certification
14. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Skill and Ability: Ability to precisely follow recipes and produce consistent quality drinks. Ability to scoop ice cream. Ability to enter freezer with proper clothing. Follow directions and safety procedures; always maintain quality standards; work well within a team environment; fluency in written and spoken English; mathematical accuracy
2. Tools, Equipment or Machinery Used: scale, point of sale machine, sealer, espresso machine, calculator
3. Minimum Physical Requirements: stand for much of the day; lift up to 30 lbs; bend, stoop, climb, kneel, see, hear; handle or feel objects and tools, grasp, turn, raise arms above shoulder height
4. Personal Qualities: quantity and accuracy; cooperation and reliability; initiative, alertness, judgment, cleanliness; efficient management of work time
5. Risk of Personal Injury or Assault: Minimal, must follow safety procedures