Retail Sales Associate FT

US Foods•Bellevue, WA

1d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate helps provide superior customer service and promote US Foods’ “Great Food, Made Easy” strategy and cultural beliefs. The role covers cashiering, stocking, and customer courtesy duties, with assignments across store departments based on customer and business needs. Associates may work at checkout, in Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, or Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply, and may help with vendor events, sales floor resets, and inventory processes. The role requires work in freezers and coolers. Scheduling needs flexibility Monday through Sunday between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The position is based in a public retail store. Work may involve exposure to outdoor weather, store temperatures ranging from -10 to 85 degrees, moderate noise, customer interaction, ladders or elevated surfaces, and frequent physical activity including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and stocking. The starting rate is $20.50 per hour; the expected base rate range is $17.13–$27 per hour. Overtime compensation may also be available.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Sunday between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work in freezers and coolers.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including continuous standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying of 51–100 pounds, and occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds.
Ability to use basic computer programs and equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.
Freight-handling experience.
Desire and ability to provide exceptional customer service and adapt to help coworkers.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
Good judgment, logical thinking, and basic mathematical aptitude.
Motivation, self-direction, multitasking, prioritization, and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency with general office equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent CHEF’STORE customer experience and build customer relationships while modeling behaviors learned in CHEF’STORE Way training.
Process sales and cash transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system; scan and weigh merchandise, look up items that do not scan, and report barcode discrepancies.
Transfer products from cart to cart at checkout and visually inspect for possible product tampering.
Check receipts by verifying cart contents against purchases as customers leave.
Perform assigned front-end store opening and closing functions.
Help customers find products and learn about available store services while supporting sales and managing shrinkage.
Receive inventory shipments, stock and organize shelves, rotate products, audit product quality, and report low stock levels.
Label merchandise as required, including unscannable merchandise, catch-weight items, and produce.
Replenish the sales floor by down-stocking freight, following FIFO, and using 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, store opening and closing duties, inventory, and cycle counts.
Maintain a safe and clean facility, including the sales floor, checkout area, restrooms, parking lot, and store entrance; report or correct safety issues when possible.
Collect carts from parking areas and cart corrals and return them to the designated area, ensuring they are clean and operable.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by Store Management.