Job Type Full-timeDescriptionBelfast Community Co-op, whose mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all, is looking for a Cashier to join our team!Starting at $16.12, this is a Full Time position (30+ hours weekly*)Belfast Community Co-op cashiers perform their tasks with accuracy and efficiency while providing customers with friendly and helpful service. Cashiers connect customers with the community efforts and ownership opportunities that being part of a cooperative is all about. Everyone is Welcome!General Expectations of All Workers
- Provides exceptional customer service to internal & external customers, both in person & via phone:
- Responds promptly and honestly to customer inquiries
- Greets customers with a smile and friendly demeanor
- Communicates respectfully
- Wears any required uniform (nametag, apron, chef coat, etc.) so as to be easily identifiable to customers and able to work safely (hair covering, closed toed shoes, etc.)
- Asks for help from co-workers and provides help to customers and co-workers as needed.
- Works efficiently and safely
- Takes initiative and works as a part of a team
- Approaches work with a positive attitude
- Collaborates with others to find solutions and accepts solutions once determined
- Continues to learn and develop knowledge as it relates to the position, co-op, and industry
- Demonstrates regular and dependable attendance
- Follows department procedures and SOPs
*Minimum weekly hours for all Cashier positions is 23 hours or three 7 hour shiftsBelfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:
- Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
- Generous Store Discount
- In-Store Charge Account
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid/Earned Vacation Time
- Retirement Account with Employer Matching
- Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
- CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
- Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
- Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities
Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::
- Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
- HSA plans with Matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Fully Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
Requirements
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication) and customer service skills
- Excellent command of spoken and written English to include effective communication
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and establish and maintain cooperative working relations with peers, employees, vendors, and the public.
- Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Co-op guidelines, policies, mission, goals, and practices.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters.
- Experience with computers, Point of Sale systems, and ECRS Catapult preferred
- Familiarity with natural foods; basic understanding of retail concepts and the retail industry.
Preferred (but not required) Skills:
- Knowledge of Cooperative Principles and Business module
- Experience with ECRS Catapult
- Ability to use POS and spreadsheet programs
- Familiarity with natural foods and retail concepts
- Experience with computers, such as email and word processing
- Ability to work with diverse staff and customers in a fair and supportive manner
The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Salary Description $16.12