Fresh Grocer - Cashier

Upper Darby, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Job Description

The Fresh Grocer is a well-established retail grocery chain dedicated to providing customers with high-quality products and exceptional service in a welcoming and safe environment. Known for its commitment to freshness, variety, and customer satisfaction, The Fresh Grocer serves diverse communities by offering a wide selection of produce, groceries, specialty items, and everyday essentials. The company prides itself on maintaining clean, well-organized stores that foster an enjoyable shopping experience. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and customer-friendly policies, The Fresh Grocer has become a trusted name in the grocery retail industry.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and detail-oriented Cashier Associates to join our team. This role is vital in delivering a smooth and friendly checkout experience, ensuring that customers leave the store satisfied and eager to return. The Cashier Associate's primary responsibility is to provide accurate, courteous, and efficient service at the point of sale. Candidates will be expected to scan, price, and bag products carefully while handling various payment methods including cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, rain checks, coupons, vouchers, and gift cards according to company policies.

Additionally, Cashier Associates play a critical role in maintaining the store’s safety and cleanliness by following sanitation standards and performing routine housekeeping duties. The position requires standing or walking for the duration of the shift, which may exceed eight hours, and the ability to lift moderate weights of up to 50 pounds occasionally. Associates are expected to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful manner, adhering to all company dress codes and grooming standards. They must also comply with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations as they pertain to front-end operations.

This role demands reliability, punctuality, and the capability to work cooperatively with team members. It involves adhering to strict cash handling procedures and mastering the use of cash registers to ensure accuracy in transactions. The Fresh Grocer values associates who are proactive in promoting charitable initiatives and upholding the company’s service priorities which emphasize safety, friendliness, presentation, and efficiency.

In joining The Fresh Grocer as a Cashier Associate, employees will become an integral part of a company that prioritizes quality service and a positive working environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop customer service skills, work collaboratively in a supportive team, and contribute to the success of a prominent grocery retail chain. Candidates who value teamwork, attention to detail, and customer interaction will find this role both rewarding and engaging. Employment is typically on a full-time or part-time basis, and compensation aligns with industry standards to attract dedicated and capable individuals.

Job Requirements

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift
Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences
Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties
Ability to work in varying temperatures
Ability to interact with customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies

Job Qualifications

Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language
Ability to perform basic math
Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Knowledge of cash register operation and cash handling procedures
Familiarity with safety, sanitation, and QA standards
Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and rotate merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs., and occasionally 50 lbs.
Basic understanding of retail product types including produce
Ability to work all assigned schedules and comply with attendance policies
Must be at least 18 years old to operate certain equipment

Job Duties

Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment
Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards
Keep floor clear of debris and spills
Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Front-End operation
Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards, and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations
Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements
Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling unpackaged foods
Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance
Understand operation of cash register and follow all cash handling procedures
Accurately identify and scan product under correct department (when necessary)
Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs. and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
Check prices, and be knowledgeable about location of items in store
Accurately and quickly collect proper payment and provide proper change
Process all forms of payments (i.e., cash, credit, checks, EBT, WIC, Rain checks, coupons, vouchers, gift cards, etc) in accordance with Company guidelines
Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers
Properly bag customer’s orders safely and efficiently
Handle damaged or return-to-stock products according to Company policy, with priority attention given to refrigerated, perishable items, and sell by date
Recognize and be knowledgeable about various types of products carried in the store, including produce items
Stand at register station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day
Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Front-End operations
Perform duties in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products
Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department
report any equipment problems immediately
Complete all applicable department training programs
Perform all duties in accordance with all Fresh Grocer Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency)
Maintain punctual and regular attendance
Work overtime as assigned
Work cooperatively with others
Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, and slicing machines
Perform other duties as assigned