Cashier (part time, benefits eligible) (temporary)

Cashier

To provide a high level of customer service to Hunger Mountain Co-op shoppers through accuracy of transactions, timely and efficient service and a genuine, friendly and helpful manner that leaves our customers feeling they had a great shopping experience.

Customer Service:

• Treat customers fairly, consistently, and with respect.
• Ensure efficient, friendly and informative service according to established customer service vision and standards.
• Begin customer transaction with a friendly greeting such as "Hello, how are you today?" while making eye contact.
• Bag groceries for customers, as needed.
• End customer transaction with a pleasant farewell such as "Thank you, have a nice day." Remember the cashier is the last staff member the customer will be in contact with.
• Familiarity with Co-op policies and procedures in order to answer customer questions.
• Refer unresolved questions or problems to the Front End Supervisors, Assistant Manager and/or Front End Manager.

Cashiering:

• Open and close out registers following established procedures.
• Check out customers' purchases quickly while maintaining accuracy with respect to tender and point of sale entries.
• Watch monitor in order to ensure accuracy of entries.
• Pass out membership information to interested customers.
• Accept equity payments.
• Process returns following store policy.
• Participate, assist, and support the curbside program where necessary.
• Be responsible for safety in the workplace by creating a safe work environment, reporting safety concerns to a manager or member of the Safety Committee, and adhering to safety rules and regulations.
• Follow department policies and procedures.

Security and Money Handling:

• Ensure security and accuracy of accounting for all transactions processed during shift including daily deposits, change requests, and security at registers and in the cash room.
• Ensure security of keys used during shift.
• Follow security procedures in handling cash, deposits or other emergencies.

Qualifications:

• Desire to work with people.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Excellent attendance/punctuality.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures of Hunger Mountain Co-op.
• Ability to provide excellent service to customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication are essential.
• Ability to be physically present onsite at the Co-op to perform the requirements of this position.