Cashier - Cosentino's store 319 Smithville, MO

Cosentino's Food Stores•Smithville, MO

About The Position

The Cashier is a crucial member of Cosentino’s Front-End Team, helping customers through the shopping experience by processing sales transactions efficiently, accurately, and courteously. The role involves cash handling and register operation, customer service, and use of point-of-sale systems and selling techniques to enhance the customer experience. Cashiers are expected to maintain a clean and organized workspace, communicate effectively, and multitask in a fast-paced environment. This is a non-exempt position that formally reports to the Front-End Manager. Cashiers must obtain a liquor license and/or food handlers permit as required by the county where they work within the first 14 days of starting. They must follow applicable procedures and regulations, including those for government assistance programs, weights and measures, and alcohol and tobacco sales. The role also includes bagging and stocking merchandise, completing ongoing training, and supporting additional management-assigned tasks as needed.

Requirements

General knowledge of cash handling procedures.
Working knowledge of cash register operation.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
General mathematics skills.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Obtain a county-required liquor license and/or food handlers permit within the first 14 days of starting.
Ability to perform the physical activities described in the posting, including prolonged standing and walking, reaching, bending, squatting, lifting, pushing and pulling, and climbing a ladder.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience with bagging merchandise.
Demonstrated leadership potential.
Previous experience in a retail environment.
Familiarity with operations procedures.
Demonstrated positivity.
Experience with cashiering.
Experience with stocking merchandise.

Responsibilities

Obtain a liquor license and/or food handlers permit as required by the county within the first 14 days of starting.
Accurately process customer transactions using the cash register and point-of-sale system.
Handle cash, including counting money, making change, and balancing the cash drawer at the end of each shift.
Receive and process payments by cash, check, gift card, credit or debit card, coupons, and other approved payment options.
Follow documented procedures for payments involving government assistance programs, including SNAP and WIC.
Issue customer receipts and correct change.
Greet customers, answer questions, resolve issues, and follow Cosentino’s Customer Service Standards or Red-Carpet Service.
Comply with governmental regulations regarding weights and measures, alcohol, and tobacco sales.
Identify products by PLUs, scale, and/or product number.
Bag merchandise carefully and efficiently.
Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
Maintain a clean and organized checkout area and demonstrate cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation practices.
Stock merchandise as needed and keep shelves well-stocked and presentable.
Use attention to detail when processing transactions and handling cash.
Communicate effectively with customers and team members.
Train new cashiers during orientation and training if directed by the Office Manager or Store Director.
Complete additional management-assigned tasks, assist other stores or departments as needed, and gain new skills when necessary.
Complete ongoing training and development listed on the Cosentino’s Learning Plan.