Retail Sales Associate PT

US Foods•Tempe, AZ

3d•$14 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The CHEF’STORE Retail Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service and promote the US FOODS® strategy, Great Food, Made Easy, as well as its Cultural Beliefs. The associate serves in a variety of roles, including cashier, stocker, and customer courtesy, and may be assigned to any department based on customer and business needs. Duties may include assisting customers and processing purchases at the front end; working in meat/frozen, produce/dairy, or dry goods/culinary equipment and supply; replenishing freight and rotating products; and helping with vendor fairs, sales-floor resets, and inventory processes. The position is part-time, scheduled 3 to 4 days per week with open availability, including weekends. Work takes place in a public retail store, with exposure to outdoor weather and store temperatures ranging from -10 to 85 degrees. The work may involve ladders or elevated surfaces and frequent physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and stocking. Overtime compensation is provided. The expected base rate is $14–$22 per hour; the posting also advertises competitive pay of $17.69 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6–12 months of retail cashier and/or stocking experience.
High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
Ability to provide fast, easy, efficient, and professional customer service.
Basic mathematical aptitude and ability to think logically.
Motivation and self-direction; ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends.
Basic computer skills, cash-handling experience, and proficiency with general office equipment.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of retail selling and/or customer service experience.
Freight-handling experience.
Desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service and willingness to assist coworkers.

Responsibilities

Provide customers with an excellent store experience and build relationships with store customers.
Use CHEF’STORE Way training and model the expected customer-service behaviors.
Perform sales and cash functions accurately in the point-of-sale system, including scanning, weighing, and looking up products.
Report barcode or system discrepancies to the Front End Lead or Manager of the Day.
Transfer products from cart to cart at checkout and visually inspect for tampering.
Check receipts and verify cart contents against purchases as customers leave.
Perform assigned store opening or closing functions.
Help customers find products and learn about other store services while supporting sales and shrinkage management.
Receive inventory shipments and stock and maintain shelves neatly, rotating products and checking quality.
Report low stock levels to store management and ensure merchandise is properly labeled, including catch-weight labels and produce PLU tags.
Replenish the sales floor from top stock, follow FIFO, and bring down the oldest products first.
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.
Assist with store opening and closing duties and participate in inventory and cycle counts as needed.
Help maintain a safe facility, follow safety practices, and notify management of safety issues.
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.