Cashier | TEMP (90 days) | 30+ hours | Availability Required 7 am to 10:15 pm

Good Food Holdings Companies • Portland, OR

2d • $19 - $25

About The Position

The Cashier operates cash register and point-of-sale systems, processes and bags customer orders, and performs carry-outs. The role provides exceptional customer service and contributes to a positive, collaborative team environment. The position is in the Front End department and reports to the Front End Manager. It is a temporary position for 90 days, with 30+ hours and required availability from 7:00 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.

The role works in a grocery store environment and may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. Schedules are informed by business needs and may change seasonally or with staffing needs. The cashier follows company, food-safety, work-safety, cash-handling, and regulatory requirements; maintains store cleanliness and equipment; and supports an inclusive, respectful workplace consistent with company values and sustainability commitments.

The work involves frequent to continuous standing and walking, with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, and other physical tasks. The environment may include wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, temperature extremes in coolers and freezers, outdoor work in some locations, and exposure to allergens or chemicals. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must complete and maintain required food and work safety trainings or certifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Entry-level experience with MS Office.
• Ability to learn new computer software and technology.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of retail Front End operations and/or cash-handling experience is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of POS, inventory, or other retail-specific software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ring up and bag groceries using company best practices and customer preferences, and assist customers with carry-outs as needed.
• Engage customers in the self-checkout area and use terminals or mobile devices to monitor and support transactions.
• Prepare the Front End department for store opening and closing.
• Follow cash-handling, register, and return procedures; keep the cash drawer organized; and comply with alcohol sales regulations.
• Process returns according to policy and seek help from a lead or manager for complex returns.
• Use the Front End resource guide and store walks to learn PLUs and accurately process customer orders.
• Assist with product go-backs; restock, rotate, and face products; and handle damaged or spoiled products according to policy.
• Assist customers with container returns and maintain bottle-count and recycling areas, including manual container counts as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and rotation of areas, products, and supplies; assist with light cleaning and housekeeping as needed.
• Stay aware of current advertisements, promotions, holidays, and events, and continue learning about store products.
• Provide friendly, solutions-oriented customer service and work cooperatively with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Adapt tasks to changing department and store priorities, maintain reliable attendance, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Conserve company resources and follow company policies, food and workplace safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for all staff.
• 30% staff shopping discount.
• Eligible full-time, regular-status staff who regularly work at least 24 hours per week and have worked for 60 days may receive medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
• Eligible full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years old may participate in the 401(k) program.
• PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment; accrual depends on hours worked and tenure.
• Staff may be eligible for paid holidays depending on schedule and tenure.
• Supplemental leave pay, such as parental or bereavement leave.
• Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals.
• Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
• Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
• Adoption assistance.
• Up to $40 reimbursement for a birthday dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed