Front End Associate/Cashier - Part Time

SPECS FAMILY PARTNERS LTD•Wollforth, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Front End Associate/Cashier provides extraordinary shopping experiences and exceptional checkout service. The role assists guests with purchases, handles cash and other payment transactions, maintains the checkout area and store appearance, and helps ensure a positive shopping experience. Duties include operating registers and scanners, verifying prices, processing payments and coupons, bagging merchandise, and assisting with carry-outs. Associates also answer guest questions, may resolve complaints, stock shelves, support inventory, and complete other management-assigned tasks. The position requires professionalism, attention to detail, teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Part-time work is up to 25 hours per week, with schedules based on business needs; availability for any shift on Friday or Saturday and for at least 80% of weekly shifts is required.

Requirements

Must be over 21 years old to work at Spec's.
Must maintain a valid TABC Beverage Sellers Permit; a valid Food Handlers Permit may be required in some cases.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions or memos and communicate with coworkers and guests.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and calculate discounts and percentages.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
Responsible, reliable, and committed to providing exceptional service; patience, friendliness, and an outgoing personality.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic who completes assignments promptly and looks for further tasks.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, bending, climbing, balancing, reaching, handling, and lifting; regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift 50 pounds or more, and occasionally push or pull 50–100 pounds or more.
Ability to communicate with and understand team members and guests, see products and payment methods, and meet the role's vision requirements, including close vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.
Physical attendance according to a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Must be available for any shift on Friday or Saturday and at least 80% of all shifts each week.
Must not work outside scheduled hours without District Manager approval.

Nice To Haves

Previous cashiering experience; the company is willing to train candidates who are willing to learn.
High school diploma or GED.
Previous retail or customer service experience.
Familiarity with cash-handling procedures.
Knowledge of basic math for cash transactions.
Strong communication skills, including phone etiquette.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Know and demonstrate the company mission statement and core values.
Maintain the required uniform standard during all working hours.
Greet guests with a friendly demeanor and follow the applicable Guest Services script.
Operate cash registers and electronic scanners, and look up products when needed.
Scan correct barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and maintain register, computer, and scanner equipment.
Suggest additional items and offer guests the opportunity to contribute to the charity of the month.
Monitor merchandise brought to the register and ensure guests are charged for accurate quantities.
Redeem coupons and weigh produce when required.
Ask guests to read and answer pin pad questions themselves.
Check acceptable identification and use the required sign-in process when needed to ensure legal sales.
Receive cash, checks, debit cards, credit cards, and gift cards; issue receipts and correct change.
Accurately count change back to guests and bag or box merchandise appropriately.
Assist with carry-outs when needed and feasible.
Compute and record transaction totals on the daily record sheet.
Call the cash-drop code when the till limit is reached and count down the drawer and prepare the final drop at shift end.
Keep the work area clean and orderly and ensure checkout supplies are stocked.
Answer guest questions, provide information, and resolve complaints courteously when appropriate.
Avoid coworker conversations when guests are present and avoid personal cell phone use on the sales floor.
Stock shelves and check price tags as needed.
Prepare assigned areas for inventory and assist with inventory when needed.
Follow management directives, complete duties carefully, and cooperate with the team.
Prioritize tasks, manage time, and handle stress in a fast-paced environment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by management, which may include restroom cleaning.
Meet attendance and punctuality requirements and work according to the management-issued schedule.