Retail Sales Associate

US Foods•Portland, OR

5d•$16 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Sales Associate maintains an atmosphere of superior customer service and supports the US Foods strategy, “Great Food, Made Easy,” while exemplifying its Cultural Beliefs. The associate performs a variety of roles, including cashier, stocker, and customer courtesy, and may be assigned to different store departments according to customer and business needs. Duties may include assisting customers and processing sales at the front end; working in Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, or Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply; replenishing and rotating merchandise; and supporting vendor fairs, sales-floor resets, and inventory processes. This is a full-time role scheduled for 30–40 hours weekly, with weekends and holidays required. The listed starting rate is $21.622 per hour; the expected base rate range is $15.55–$24 per hour. The role may also receive overtime compensation. Work takes place in a public retail store, with changing temperatures, possible exposure to outdoor weather, and occasional ladder or elevated-surface work. The position requires frequent physical activity, including continuous standing and walking and lifting and carrying items of varying weights.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to deliver exceptional customer service and assist coworkers as needed.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional service.
Good common sense, logical thinking, and basic mathematical aptitude.
Motivation and self-direction, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency using general office equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including continuous standing and walking; lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds frequently and over 100 pounds occasionally; and frequent climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, twisting, grasping, and manipulating objects.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide an excellent customer experience and build relationships with store customers.
Process sales and cash transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system; scan or look up items, weigh products when needed, and report barcode discrepancies.
Transfer products from cart to cart at checkout and visually inspect for tampering; check receipts against cart contents as customers leave.
Perform assigned front-end opening and closing functions.
Help customers find products and inform them about available store services while supporting sales and shrinkage management.
Receive inventory shipments; stock and maintain shelves; rotate products, audit product quality, and report low stock to management.
Label merchandise as required, including unscannable items, products sold by weight, and produce.
Replenish the sales floor from top stock, following FIFO; use reach trucks and pallet jacks to move and stock products, and each out product as necessary.
Use Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software as needed.
Keep products accessible, visually appealing, and available; assist with price changes as directed.
Assist with store opening and closing, inventory, and cycle counts.
Follow safety policies, report safety issues, and correct them when possible.
Clean the sales floor, front end, restrooms, parking lot, and store entry area using cleaning equipment as needed.
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 assigned or required by Store Management.