full time cashier

About the role

Located at 1959 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14207-1901, Gordon Food Service Store – the retail division of Gordon Food Service – offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 185+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and more. As a Full Time Store Associate you bring fun into our store! No two days are ever the same – a great opportunity to learn and even greater opportunity for advancement. Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily store operations including sales, customer service, stocking, inventory management, preparing products, operating a cash register and maintaining store conditions.
• Promote, sell and sign up customers for store programs (loyalty) and services (Menu Wizard, Express Ordering, Gift Cards, etc.) to increase customer relations and retention.
• Provide superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, suggestive selling, showing customers where product is, engaging in conversation, answering the telephone, assisting with special requests and express orders.
• Properly use equipment to prepare and package product for sale (e.g., juice, sliced deli meat, produce).
• Ensure accurate and efficient processing of customer purchases through the point of sale.
• Ensure security of assets including cash, checks, and merchandise by following policies and procedures.
• Accurately receive and merchandise products, ensuring proper rotation and product quality, end cap and planogram execution, top stock, freezer, cooler and backroom organization.
• Assist with merchandising disciplines such as sequencing, count verification, inventory adjustments, price verification and sign maintenance.
• Actively participate and mentor sales associates in the sales and customer service culture within the store by supporting program execution such as sales championship, express ordering and other sales and service initiatives/programs.
• Assist in the training of sales associates to ensure that store condition standards, merchandising standards, sales and customer service are maintained.
• Encourage customers to place express orders and actively promote store products and services and customer loyalty programs.
• Set an excellent work ethic example, display a sense of urgency and a positive attitude for peers.
• Print signs and shelf tags, verify accuracy, and post appropriately.
• Maintain facility through general maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Safely operate power equipment such as slicing equipment, tow motors and fork lifts where applicable.
• Adhere to the purpose and philosophy of the organization including cornerstone values and applicable practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus 0‑2 years full‑time related work experience required.
• At least 1 year retail stocking, cashiering, customer service, selling experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Able to provide superior customer service.
• Able to multitask.
• Work independently or within a team.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform tasks, prioritize, and work independently or within a team.
• Basic mathematical aptitude to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and counting.
• Ability to count and make change.
• Solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Experience with equipment such as cash register, RF gun, computer, box cutter, step ladder and stocking cart, slicer, general food prep equipment, pallet jack, forklift, floor machine, and general cleaning materials.

Benefits

• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
• Employee Assistance Programs
• ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
• Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
• Beneplace Discount Program
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term and Long