Cashier

Staff of Life•Santa Cruz, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Cashier is an important position within Staff of Life Natural Foods representing the store daily. The Retail Cashier should be professional, courteous, knowledgeable and able to communicate with all types. The ideal candidate is expected to perform all cash register functions, bagging duties, light stocking and product facing while keeping the front end clean and presentable. Cashiers are responsible for providing fast, friendly, and accurate “check out” to our customers. They will greet and assist customers in locating products in the store and by bagging their purchases. Cashiers will operate computerized cash register systems to weigh, scan, and process transactions. Qualified candidates will assist in the cleaning of the check stands and surrounding areas as well as any other tasks assigned by management. They will also take “return” products back to the proper shelf locations.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team
Basic math and computer skills
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow team members and customers
Ability to follow instructions and procedures
Ability to learn about natural and organic foods, terms, and products
Strong work ethic and integrity
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service and address needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
Follow proper procedures for customer check out, handling of tenders, use of tares, sales of alcoholic beverages, and use of PLUs and UPCs.
Follow all cash handling procedures
Efficiently and accurately process register transactions while providing the highest standards of customer service
Cover all CIT duties
Bag groceries efficiently and in a friendly manner
Maintain a safe, clean and well-organized working and shopping environment.
Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
Answer department telephone calls and pages quickly and with excellent phone etiquette.
Properly attend to all unsold, returned, damaged, or left behind items, with specific attention to perishable items
All other duties as assigned by a manager or front end lead