Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $11.50 - $15.75
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
Competitive wages
Employee Discounts
Paid training
supportive work environment

Job Description

Houchens Food Group, Inc. is a well-established grocery company known for providing a wide range of quality products and exceptional customer service to its communities. Operating as a leading regional grocery store, Houchens Food Group is committed to creating a friendly and welcoming environment for customers while maintaining efficient and profitable store operations. With a focus on community engagement and innovative solutions, this company is dedicated to fostering a culture of teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement. They offer various career opportunities, including flexible schedules designed to accommodate different lifestyles and responsibilities of their employees. As a full-time employer, Houchens Food Group encourages equal opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring fair hiring practices and accommodations as needed.

The role of the Cashier is critical within the grocery department, designed to support store profitability through accurate and efficient transaction handling during assigned shifts. As a Cashier, you will be responsible for receiving and disbursing money using electronic scanners, cash registers, and other related equipment. This position emphasizes excellent customer interaction, prompt service, and adherence to company policy and relevant regulations. You will greet customers as they enter the store, process payments through cash, checks, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits, and ensure that the checkout area is clean and orderly. The Cashier plays a vital role in resolving customer complaints, answering procedural questions, and managing merchandise returns and exchanges.

This position reports directly to the Store Manager or Assistant Manager and does not require any supervisory responsibilities. It offers a flexible work schedule and does not require travel. Key tasks include counting money at the beginning of shifts to verify cash drawers, calculating total payments, issuing receipts and refunds, and maintaining accurate sales and shift reports. The role demands good oral communication skills, basic math proficiency, and the ability to operate cash registers and other store equipment for extended periods. Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds, and performing various cleaning and stocking duties to support store operations.

Working at Houchens Food Group as a Cashier also requires a strong focus on customer service and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Candidates need to be adaptable, energetic, friendly, and detail-oriented, with motivated attitudes that inspire themselves and others around them to achieve operational goals. The role contributes directly to the store’s daily success by ensuring efficient checkouts, accurate cash handling, meticulous adherence to company protocols, and a positive shopping experience for every customer. This position is ideal for individuals seeking to start or advance their careers in retail with a reputable company that values teamwork, consistency, and development.

Job Requirements

  • Must be open to work any shift, day or night
  • Part-time position
  • Able to lift 25 pounds at least once during the shift
  • Able to operate a cash register for up to 8 hours or longer
  • Access to a phone at all times
  • Good oral communication skills
  • Able to read and understand operating instructions for store equipment
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations for transactions and reports

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or general education degree (GED)
  • No prior experience needed
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to perform basic math calculations
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Ability to read and understand operating instructions
  • Ability to operate electronic cash registers
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Customer-oriented attitude
  • Detail oriented
  • Organized
  • Reliable
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor

Job Duties

  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure accuracy and adequate change
  • Greet customers entering the store
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas
  • Tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Answer customers' questions and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Cash checks for customers
  • Weigh items sold by weight to determine prices
  • Calculate total payments and reconcile with sales
  • Compute and record totals of transactions
  • Sell tickets and other items to customers
  • Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Request assistance using paging systems
  • Stock shelves and mark prices
  • Compile and maintain reports and records
  • Monitor checkout stations for cash availability and staffing
  • Offer customers carry-out service
  • Observe assigned shift hours
  • Abide by all regulatory requirements
  • Provide prompt and courteous customer service
  • Perform tasks assigned by store management
  • Notify management of cash discrepancies
  • Operate shift according to company guidelines
  • Record shift hours and sales accurately
  • Accurately record markups, markdowns, spoilage, and store use
  • Prepare shift-checkout reports
  • Advise management of personnel or policy issues
  • Follow safe cash handling policies
  • Complete vendor check-in procedures
  • Perform cleaning duties including windows, floors, shelves, and trash removal
  • Maintain clean parking lot and store surroundings
  • Other job-related tasks as required

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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