Now Hiring Temporary Part-Time Cashiers

Primary responsibility is to Take Excellent Care Of Our Customers by satisfying each customer's needs, exceeding their expectations, and making every shopping visit a pleasant and satisfying experience. This requires accurately and efficiently operating the cash register and maintaining security and control of all funds in the cash register.
Customers are among Harris Teeter's most valuable assets. Every associate represents Harris Teeter to our customers and the public. Customers judge Harris Teeter by how they are treated each time they have contact with an associate. Therefore, one of the top business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention given to customers.
Harris Teeter will provide training to all associates who have extensive customer contact. If a customer wishes to make a specific comment or complaint that you cannot resolve, you are required to direct that person to the department manager or manager-on-duty for appropriate action. Remember that all contacts with the public in person, over the telephone, and through any communication reflect not only on an individual associate but on Harris Teeter as a whole. Positive customer relations will not only enhance the public's image of Harris Teeter, but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit.
THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO ANY REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS WHICH MAY BE NEEDED TO ENABLE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR PERMANENT RESTRICTION TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Your job performance is required to demonstrate the highest level of customer service. Never be rude to a customer under any circumstance.
• Follow through on customer requests. If you cannot say "yes" to a customer's request, bring in the manager-on-duty.
• Your full focus is required to be on the customer and processing their order. Cheerfully invite customers into your line.

Make eye contact with and smile at every customer.
Speak to customers in a genuine, clear, and enthusiastic manner.
Greet every customer and accompanying family members [especially children]. Ask the customer if they found everything they were looking for.
Tell customer the total of their order.
Clearly count back change to the customer. Call customer by their name if paying by check or if known.
Circle the VIC savings on the receipt and tell customer the amount of their VIC savings.
Always tell customer "Thank you for shopping with us today!"

Reflect an appropriate business image to customers and visitors. How you dress, your grooming and personal cleanliness standards all contribute to that image and also to the morale of your fellow associates. You are required to always dress and groom yourself according to our Company policy that reflects accepted conservative norms.
Page 2 of 4 Job Description - Self Checkout Cashier you cannot avoid being late or are unable to work as scheduled, notify your supervisor or Manager-on-duty two (2) hours in advance of your scheduled start time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Operate the self-checkout station and self-checkout robots as well as provide great customer service in an accurate, efficient manner. This function may occasionally require assisting customers with their groceries if needed in order to locate and scan bar codes for check out. . Maintain security and good cash control. Identify various types of produce and operate register scales (if applicable). Perform register maintenance duties; Initiate interaction with customers on the sales floor and invite customers to use self-checkout. Assist them if they need help or even ring the order for them. Ask the customers questions regarding their shopping needs. Follow through on customer requests.
Comply with state and local ABC and tobacco laws and ensure strict enforcement.
Communicate in English with customers and fellow associates regarding requests, current sales promotions, marketing campaigns, and essential products. Cheerfully bag groceries however the customer requests. Understand the overall Customer Service Department operation.
Adapt to various situations and adjust to shifting priorities. Be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks without showing signs of stress or irritability.
Balance taking direction with taking initiative and demonstrate the flexibility required to accomplish the duties of the entire shift.
Provide assistance to fellow associates to complete their daily tasks and other duties as assigned. Comply with Health Department requirements and follow Harris Teeter sanitation procedures. Keep counters and register area clean at all times, garbage emptied, displays well merchandised and neat, etc.
Follow all safety regulations and help keep the store free of dangerous situations. Immediately inform store management of all accidents and/or safety hazards. Ensure that chemicals are handled, mixed, and applied according to directions and in compliance to the Hazard Communication Program Manual.
Support and assist your fellow associates without complaint. Comply with Company standards, policies, and procedures.
Page 3 of 4 Job Description - Self Checkout Cashier required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PERSONAL SKILLS. Willingness to participate in and successfully complete required training and to work with the team to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
LANGUAGE SKILLS. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos [in English]. Ability to write simple correspondence [in English]. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization who only speak English.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American currency. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Complete Company's training including but not limited to: new hire orientation, customer service network, safety, cashier technical skills, produce ID, and product knowledge.
As indicated above, all reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, temporary and or permanent work restrictions, to perform the essential functions. The individual must occasionally / move items to allow scanning. Occasionally the Self-Checkout cashier may be required to assist the customer with their checkouts. Self-Checkout cashiers are required to utilize the Self-Checkout handheld device for scanning large or heavy items. If the handheld device is unavailable and assistance is needed with heavier items request assistance from another associate so that any restrictions on lifting are not violated. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the individual is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The individual is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme cold. Informs management at least 2 hours before shift begins when going to be late or absent from work.

• Customer Service - Provides exceptional customer service even in difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Page 4 of 4 Job Description - Self Checkout Cashier
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of Company EEO policy; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves personal goals; Oral Communication - Speaks English clearly and persuasively in positive, negative, and in emergency or other situations in which individuals must speak a common language to promote safety; Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively in English; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret English-written information.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes work activities; Reacts well under pressure; Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Pursues training and development opportunities;