Cashier

Who We Are

We are a community owned natural foods grocery store. We’re passionate about the Co-op business model, quality food, and our community! We are driven to provide a workplace that engages our team members and raises the bar for excellent employment practices. We strive to create a feeling of inclusivity with all employees and customers. We look for positive people who have a passion for customer service, have fun while working hard, are self-motivated, and want to be a part of a growing team. 

What you’ll be doing

The Community Food Co-op’s Cashier team members are responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service as per Co-op standards, processing sales quickly, accurately, and efficiently, and all cash register functions, along with bagging groceries and working the service desk occasionally. 

The Cashier team member position reports to the Front End Department Managers.  

Location & Commitments

• Downtown Store, 1220 N Forest, Bellingham, WA
• Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Starting pay is $17.30/hr (range is $17.30-$20.70)
• Hours and days vary, morning, evening, and weekend shifts will be assigned
• Schedules are posted at least 2 weeks in advance

What you’ll be responsible for 

• Providing friendly and welcoming customer service 
• Maintaining awareness of all promotions and advertisements
• Accurately and efficiently ring on point of sale devices and accurately maintain all cash at the registers. 
• Recognize and know the name of each produce item each day. Know PLU (price look up) numbers for produce items. 
• Bag groceries and merchandise carefully
• Maintain orderly appearance of register, keep supplies stocked, and follow side work lists as applicable to shift
• Ensuring curbside orders are picked with accuracy and timeliness as assigned.
• Letting appropriate people know of pricing errors, PLU errors, un-priced items and returned products
• Ensuring department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned

Requirements

What qualifications are needed 

• Ability to provide friendly face-to-face customer service in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to learn and memorize price look up codes. 
• Knowledge of Co-op products preferred. 
• Demonstrated skill in money handling and operating the POS system
• Ability to accurately explain how membership works and benefits of membership
• Attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Ability to speak and comprehend English well, multi-lingual is great
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical requirements (with or without accommodation) 

• Ability to work in moderate and loud noise environments including, but not limited to: paging, telephones, human voices, music, and machinery. 
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, pushing/pulling carts, repetitive motion, keyboarding, and lifting 10-40lbs regularly 
• Ability to climb ladders occasionally

Benefits at the Co-op

• Up to 25% staff discount & access to wholesale orders 
• Great medical/dental/vision and supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) w/match
• Paid time off
• Pay on Demand 
• Potential year-end bonus 
• Access to employee assistance program

Important Disclaimer: Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the Co-op, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not listed in the above job description. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned which are not considered essential and may not be listed here.