Cashier- Part Time

Rochester, MN, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $16.50

Benefits

weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a rapidly growing retail grocery company dedicated to providing customers with real food at affordable prices. Established in 2012, Fresh Thyme has built a strong presence across the Midwest, focused on offering natural and organic products that meet the needs of health-conscious consumers. The company prides itself on a culture that promotes from within, career development, and community engagement. By fostering an environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally, Fresh Thyme continues to be a leader in the organic grocery store market. The company values a welcoming atmosphere, passionate customer service, and a commitment to wellness.

The role of Cashier at Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is vital to the customer shopping experience, acting as the frontline interface between the store and its patrons. This position primarily involves efficiently processing customer sales transactions, managing cash and other payment methods responsibly, and delivering excellent service with a positive attitude. Cashiers ensure smooth checkout experiences by accurately handling prices, issuing receipts, and addressing customer inquiries promptly. Additionally, they play a key part in maintaining a clean, organized checkout area and supporting store promotions by remaining informed about ongoing sales and product details. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and possess adaptability, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive pay range starting from $15.00 to $16.50 per hour, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave, and opportunities for career advancement. Fresh Thyme supports a healthy work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits to its full-time employees, including medical, dental, and life insurance coverage along with a 401(k) plan with employer matching. By joining the Fresh Thyme Market team, you embark on your personal and professional journey towards growth and success within an established yet innovative grocery retail setting.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency degree
1-2 years grocery retail experience preferred
Previous experience in natural foods industry is a plus
Must have excellent customer service skills
Ability to work in fast-paced team environment
Must be adaptable and take initiative
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use MS Office tools
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Willingness to work varied hours
Basic math skills
Experience with POS systems

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalency degree
Preferred 1-2 years grocery retail experience in Front End department processes and procedures
Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus
Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
Must be able to support and contribute to team goals
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Must have basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures
Demonstrate ability to use a Point of Sale System (POS)

Job Duties

Walks the store prior to each shift to ensure awareness of promotional and sale items and do produce walk and weekly testing
Computes bill, itemized lists, and tickets showing amount due
Receives payment by cash, check, credit cards, gift cards, or automatic debits
Issues receipts, refunds, credits, rain checks or change due to customers
Operates cash register by passing price coded items across electronic scanner to record price, enter in PLU or UPC manually, compile printed list, and display cost of customer purchase, tax, and rebates on monitor screen
Greets customers entering store and responds promptly to customer needs
Maintains clean and orderly checkout areas and make sure no personnel items are in the area
Issues coupons and rain checks
Other duties as assigned