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PT Sales Associate Cashier

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement benefits
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

Food Lion is a leading grocery retailer that has been serving communities since 1957, offering an easy, fresh, and affordable shopping experience. The company operates across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states and employs over 82,000 associates who serve more than 10 million customers weekly. Food Lion is committed to providing excellent customer service and maintaining high standards throughout its stores to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. Their stores focus on delivering a fresh and convenient shopping environment where customers can find quality products at competitive prices while enjoying friendly and efficient service. The establishment is known for its commitment to community involvement and fostering a positive workplace culture that respects diversity and inclusion.

The Front End Associate position at Food Lion plays a crucial role in delivering this outstanding customer experience. The associate is responsible for providing fast, easy, flexible, and friendly service that meets Food Lion's customer service standards. As a Front End Associate, you will act as the face of the store to customers, greeting them warmly, assisting with their groceries, and ensuring a smooth and pleasant checkout experience. This position requires cooperation with other store associates to maintain an efficient and courteous store environment. Additionally, the associate assists the Customer Service Manager and Assistant Customer Service Manager in maintaining and exceeding service standards according to the Front End Standard Practice Manual. The job includes adhering to proper bagging techniques, handling cash and payment transactions accurately, and actively identifying customers needing extra assistance, such as helping carry orders to their cars. The role demands consistent attention to detail, alertness to potential issues, and adherence to company policies including safety guidelines, dress code, and operational procedures. This role is vital in maximizing sales through excellent service while contributing to the store's overall neat and organized presentation. Ultimately, the Front End Associate helps uphold Food Lion’s reputation by ensuring every customer leaves the store satisfied and eager to return. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, have strong interpersonal skills, and a customer-first mindset.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Effective communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Ability to perform cashier and service center duties
  • Must meet minimum age requirements
  • Must meet physical demands of the job, with or without accommodations

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • Effective communication and customer service skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements
  • Ability to perform technical requirements of cashier and service center
  • Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
  • Must be able to meet physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

Job Duties

  • Smile and provide prompt, accurate and friendly service while engaging customers to create a positive shopping experience
  • Greet each customer and use his or her name whenever possible
  • Unload customers' groceries from cart to belt and group items for ease of bagging
  • Check the bottom of every cart and under all baby seats for items before completing an order
  • Follow correct bagging procedures using appropriate bags
  • Scan customers’ orders and handle payment transactions per standard practice
  • Avoid personal conversations with other associates when customers are present
  • Follow procedures in handling cash, checks, coupons, gift cards, partner cards, food stamps and WIC vouchers
  • Follow procedures for refunds and error correction
  • Make every attempt to maintain accurate cash control
  • Follow procedures and perform overrides as needed
  • Identify customers needing assistance and offer to take their order to their car
  • Maintain alertness and call for assistance when needed to meet service standards
  • Check prices quickly and accurately
  • Be courteous and helpful to other associates
  • Wear the Food Lion uniform with apron and name badge, maintaining a neat and clean appearance per dress code
  • Retrieve shopping carts from parking lot and cart corrals using tether strap per standard practice
  • Ensure workstation and front end area have a neat and clean presentation
  • Report any register malfunctions to Customer Service Manager or MOD
  • Ensure MVP savings center kiosk is filled with paper and properly working
  • Adhere to all company guidelines, policies, and standard practices
  • Observe and correct unsafe conditions to prevent accidents
  • Notify QA of cleaning or maintenance issues on front end
  • Successfully complete computer based training and training aid courses
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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