Retail Sales Associate FT

US Foods • Walla Walla, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service, promoting the US Foods strategy: Great Food, Made Easy. We rely on our team to promote and exemplify the US Foods Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter. As a key member of our team, you will fill a variety of roles, including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy, and must be passionate about service and model this behavior in all aspects of job performance. During a shift, you will be assigned to any of our departments, depending on our customer and/or business needs. At the direction of store management, you may work in any or all of the following areas: on the front end of the store, selling merchandise and assisting customers through the checking out process; on the sales floor working in our Meat/Frozen department, Produce/Dairy department; Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply department; replenishing freight and rotating product in any department. You may also assist during special store events, such as Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, and inventory processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 6-12 months retail cashier and/or stocking experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Must possess basic computer skills, cash handling experience, and proficiency utilizing general office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year retail selling and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Must possess the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and the adaptability and willingness to assist other employees in order to get the job done.
• Provide each customer with fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
• Must demonstrate good, solid common sense and the ability to think logically and possess a basic mathematical aptitude.
• Must be motivated and self-driven with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team.
• Must be able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with the store’s customers.
• Perform sales and cash functions in the POS in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Perform cart-to-cart transfer of all products at checkout, including a visual inspection to look for product tampering.
• Perform duties as receipt checker; verifying cart content vs. purchases, as customers leave the store.
• Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift.
• Ensure a continuing focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage.
• Work with customers to ensure they find the products they need and are made aware of all the other services available to them in the store.
• Assist in receiving inventory shipments and maintaining and stocking shelves in a neat and orderly fashion while also ensuring proper rotation and product quality audits.
• Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled.
• Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock.
• Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
• Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available.
• Assist with price changes as directed by the Pricing Lead and Store Management.
• Assist in the opening and closing duties of the store.
• Participate in the inventory and cycle count process as needed.
• Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices.
• Notify store management of any safety issues in the store, correct if possible.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor, front end, and restrooms.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the parking lot and store entry area.
• Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals and bring them back to the designated area.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management.

Benefits

• Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED