Cashier - Cosentino's Brookside Market #144 - 14 W. 62nd Ter. at Cosentino's Food Stores

Position Objective:To assist customers in their shopping experience by processing sales transactions in the most efficient, friendly, and courteous manner possible.

Reporting Structure:This position formally reports to Office Manager.

Status:This is a non-exempt position.

Knowledge

The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for anyone in this position.

Essential Knowledge

• A valid liquor license must be obtained prior to first day on the job (if applicable).
• Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino's Learning Plan.

Non-Essential Knowledge

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Skills

The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for anyone in this position.

Essential Job Functions

• Accurately receive and process payment for purchases by various methods, including cash, check, gift cards, credit and debit cards, use of coupons, or other approved payment options.
• Follow documented procedures to correctly process payment for purchases involving government assistance programs.
• Accurately issue customer receipts and change due to customers.
• Accurately process all payment types, such as cash, checks, WIC, food stamps, coupons and other payment methods.
• Identify products by PLUs, scale, and/or produce number.
• Operate electronic cash registers, scanners, check verification equipment and overhead intercom system.
• Utilize proper bagging and cashiering techniques to minimize product damage, maximize efficiency and reduce shrink.
• Ensure the front end is always clean and displays a professional overall appearance for customers.
• Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.
• Know and implement the Casentino Customer Service Standards.
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Know your store's items, procedures and policies so that you can accurately and courteously answer customer questions.
• Know, comply with, and encourage other team members to comply with all health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for your department and your store.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.
• Demonstrates the strong verbal and interpersonal skills necessary for positive customer and peer interactions.

*Demonstrates the basic math and reading skills required for the position.

• Know and comply with all governmental regulations regarding weights and measures, alcohol and tobacco sales, and government food assistance programs.

Non-Essential Job Functions

• If directed to do so by your Office Manager or Store Director, step in to train new cashiers as part of the orientation and training process.
• Promote sales by suggesting additional products or services.
• Return customer's unwanted items to the shelf or the department to be re-stocked.
• Support your company by completing additional tasks identified by management, assisting other stores or departments as needed and gaining new skills when necessary.

Physical Abilities

The following physical movements could potentially be part of any scheduled shift and employees will be expected to perform these actions while on duty.

Essential Abilities

• Reaching overhead with both arms, twisting at the waist and lifting objects with both hands weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling grocery items & carts to the proper locations as needed, up to a peak force of 25 lbs.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time on tile, asphalt, concrete or other hard surfaces.
• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 30lbs., to a height of 36 inches.
• Bending and squatting, at times all the way to floor level.

Non-Essential Abilities

• Climbing a ladder, possibly up to 5ft.