Sales Associate

Break Time•Sedalia, MO

About The Position

Break Time Sales Associates assist customers, process sales transactions, and perform operational and food preparation duties needed to keep the convenience store clean and well stocked. They follow company policies and procedures to ensure the store operates properly and efficiently during their scheduled shift. The role suits energetic individuals who enjoy providing friendly customer service. Employees are expected to know and follow company and position-specific policies and procedures. The job description lists primary duties, but employees may also be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be friendly and customer-service-oriented, and enjoy a fast-paced work environment.
Have flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
Have reliable transportation to work.
Be able to perform mathematical calculations to make change, complete shift reports, and account for products during vendor check-in.
Be able to learn new concepts, use technical materials, and consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Be willing and able to attend food safety training and obtain a Food Handler’s Card or equivalent certification.
Be physically able to move and position products in a cooler as cold as 30 degrees for up to one hour and in a freezer as cold as 0 degrees.
Be physically able to retrieve and position products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or inventory stacks weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to remain standing for up to nine hours per shift.
Be able to visually observe and inspect items and the work environment for routine duties and safety concerns.
Be able and willing to occasionally ascend and descend ladders to handle inventory or products.
Be able to perform assigned tasks accurately and with minimal supervision.
Be able to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Meet company requirements, including successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Have legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service, retail sales, or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet and thank customers courteously, provide fast and friendly service, process accurate and efficient transactions, and address customer concerns promptly.
Perform merchandising activities, including pricing, implementing promotions and sales, suggestive selling, vendor check-in, and keeping merchandise stocked, clean, fronted, and faced, including in the cooler.
Maintain store cleanliness.
Communicate professionally and promptly with customers, vendors, coworkers, and management about store operations.
Work as part of a team while following applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Use store technology, including point-of-sale systems, desktop and laptop computers, and handheld devices; calculate change, complete shift reports, and count products.
Help train new employees on company policies and procedures.
Perform loss-control tasks related to cash handling, lottery sales and redemptions, food waste, employee purchases, and merchandise sales; stay alert and report concerns.
Prepare food according to guidelines, recipes, and job aids; inspect products for correct time and temperature, cleanliness, rotation, portioning, and pricing.
Use ovens, roller grills, fryers, and other kitchen tools to prepare and present food items.
Sanitize and maintain equipment, dishes, and food service areas; follow standards for quality, service, cleanliness, food safety, product display, and storage; clean the store when time allows.