Retail Sales Associate

US Foods•Nampa, ID

4d•$13 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service and promotes the US Foods strategy, “Great Food, Made Easy,” and the company’s Cultural Beliefs. The associate fills a variety of roles, including cashier, stocker, and customer courtesy, and may be assigned to any store department based on customer and business needs. Duties may include assisting customers and processing checkout transactions; working in Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, or Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply; replenishing and rotating merchandise; and helping with vendor fairs, sales floor resets, and inventory processes. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20–30 hours per week. Weekends and holidays are required. Starting pay is $16.50, with an expected base rate range of $13–$21. The role may also receive overtime compensation. Work is performed in a public retail store, with exposure to outside weather conditions, including inclement weather. Store temperatures may range from -10 to 85 degrees, and the noise level is usually moderate. Work is typically on a level surface, though using a ladder or working on an elevated surface may be required. The job requires physical interaction with customers and includes frequent standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and other physical activities.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including required weekends and holidays.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency using general office equipment.
Able to perform the listed physical activities, including standing continuously; walking, lifting, carrying, and several other activities frequently; and lifting or carrying 51–100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.
Desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service and willingness to assist other employees.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
Good common sense, logical thinking, and basic mathematical aptitude.
Motivated and self-driven, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Deliver an excellent customer experience and build relationships with store customers, applying the CHEF’STORE Way training.
Perform sales and cash functions at the point of sale accurately and efficiently, including scanning, weighing products, and reporting barcode discrepancies.
Transfer products from cart to cart at checkout and visually inspect for product tampering.
Check receipts by verifying cart contents against purchases as customers leave the store.
Perform assigned store opening and closing functions.
Help customers locate products and learn about available store services while supporting sales and managing shrinkage.
Receive inventory shipments; stock and maintain shelves neatly; rotate products; audit product quality; and report low stock to management.
Label merchandise as needed, including unscannable merchandise, catch-weight items, and produce.
Replenish the sales floor from top stock, bring down the oldest product first, follow FIFO, and use reach trucks and pallet jacks to move and stock products.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
Keep products accessible, visually appealing, and available; assist with price changes as directed.
Participate in inventory and cycle counts as needed.
Follow safety policies, report or correct safety issues when possible, and maintain cleanliness in the sales floor, front end, restrooms, parking lot, and store entry area.
Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals, return them to the designated area, and ensure they are clean and operable.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by Store Management.