Front End Clerk

What You’ll Do

• Providing friendly, efficient customer service at the register and throughout the store
• Handling transactions accurately, including cash and card payments
• Aiding customers with questions, needs, and product location
• Keeping the front end clean, organized, and well-stocked
• Supporting curbside and special orders
• Following safety, sanitation, and store procedures
• Helping maintain a smooth, efficient flow at the front of the store

What We’re Looking For

• Previous retail, customer service, or cash-handling experience (preferred)
• Enjoys working with the public and creating positive interactions
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused
• Communicates clearly and respectfully
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• An interest in natural and organic foods
• Available to work flexible shifts, including weekends

What It’s Like To Work Here

At Good Foods Co-op, you’re more than just an employee—you’re part of a community. We value teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to supporting local food systems and creating a welcoming space for everyone who walks through our doors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage: $15.00/hour, with annual reviews and growth opportunities
• All employees receive:
• Store discount
• Paid vacation time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Good Foods Co-op does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class.

Requirements

• Availability – Must be available to work as scheduled including nights and weekends
• Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous retail, customer Service and money handling experience preferred
• High level of interest in natural and organic foods
• High level of interest in the cooperative business structure and in the long-term sustainability of locally-owned, independent businesses preferred
• Very strong work ethic and demonstrable attention to detail
• Must be a fast, focused, and hardworking person
• Experience working with the public
• Experience with diverse cultures and backgrounds preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast paced work environment
• Business office with moderate to loud environment including but not limited to: Computers, printers, paging, telephones, human voices, equipment, and machinery
• Work near moving mechanical parts (i.e. store equipment, tools, etc.)
• Work in cold/hot climate areas (i.e. outdoors, walk in cooler, freezer)
• Work in high precarious places (i.e. ladders, ladder work)

Essential Physical Qualifications

• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, bending, sitting, reaching for long periods of time
• Using hands or fingers to handle or feel
• Repeating lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Team lifting up to and over 100 lbs.
• Using hands to operate equipment
• Working in hot, cold, and wet climates
• High level of maneuverability
• Communicating by talking and hearing