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Retail Sales Associate PT


Company : US Foods


Location : San Jose, CA


Created : 2025-12-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE ( Join Our Community of Food People The CHEFu2019STORE Sales Associate helps maintain an atmosphere of superior customer service, promoting the US Foods strategy: Great Food, Made Easy. We rely on our team to promote and exemplify the US Foods Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter. As a key member of our team, you will fill a variety of roles, including Cashier, Stocker, and Customer Courtesy, and must be passionate about service and model this behavior in all aspects of job performance. During a shift, you will be assigned to any of our departments, depending on our customer and/or business needs. At the direction of store management, you may work in any or all the following areas: u2022 on the front end of the store, selling merchandise and assisting customers through the checking out process. u2022 on the sales floor working in our Meat/Frozen department, Produce/Dairy department; Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply department u2022 replenishing freight and rotating product in any department. You may also assist during special store events, such as Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, and inventory processes. We help YOU make it The pay for the Retail Sales Associate is $13.00/hr to $21.00/hr The starting rate is $20.72/hr Schedule: Must have open availability including weekends ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Front End: u2022 Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEFu2019STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with the storeu2019s customers. Utilize all tools and skills learned in the CHEFu2019STORE Way training and model the behavior in the store. u2022 Perform sales and cash functions in the POS in an efficient and accurate manner. This includes scanning merchandise, by utilizing a held-held scan gun or 10 keypad, weighing product on countertop scales as necessary, and looking up any product that will not scan. Ensure that each itemu2019s barcode is accurately reflected in the system and report any discrepancies to Front End Lead or Manager of Day (MOD). u2022 Perform cart-to-cart transfer of all products at checkout, including a visual inspection to look for product tampering. u2022 Perform duties as receipt checker; verifying cart content vs. purchases, as customers leave the store. u2022 Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift. Sales Floor and Stocking: u2022 Ensure a continuing focus on increasing sales and managing shrinkage. Work with customers to ensure they find the products they need and are made aware of all the other services available to them in the store. u2022 Assist in receiving inventory shipments and maintaining and stocking shelves in a neat and orderly fashion while also ensuring proper rotation and product quality audits. Report any low stock levels to store management. u2022 Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled. This includes blaster tagging unscannable merchandise, applying catch weight labels to all merchandise sold by the pound, and affixing plu tags to produce items. u2022 Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock. Ensure that the oldest product is brought down first and stocked in accordance with FIFO. Each out product as necessary. Reach trucks and pallet jacks will be used in the movement of product and stocking. u2022 Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and proprietary software as needed. u2022 Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available. u2022 Assist with price changes as directed by the Pricing Lead and Store Management. u2022 Assist in the opening and closing duties of the store. u2022 Participate in the inventory and cycle count process as needed. Customer Courtesy: u2022 Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices. Notify store management of any safety issues in the store, correct if possible. u2022 Ensure the cleanliness of the sales floor, front end, and restrooms. Utilize cleaning equipment to assist in these duties. u2022 Ensure the cleanliness of the parking lot and store entry area. u2022 Gather carts from the parking lot and cart corrals and bring them back to the designated area. Ensure all are clean and operable. u2022 In addition to the above duties, you may be responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management. SUPERVISION: u2022 N/A RELATIONSHIPS u2022 Internal: The incumbent is required to interact with employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company. u2022 External: The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service and product providers. WORK ENVIRONMENT u2022 Work is performed in a retail store setting, open to the public. While performing the duties of this job, exposure to outside weather conditions which can include inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is typically performed on a level surface however the use of a ladder or working on an elevated surface may be required as needed. Temperature varies throughout the store ranging from -10 to 85 degrees. Required to physically interact with customers. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Minimum 6-12 months retail cashier and/or stocking experience required. u2022 Minimum one year retail selling and/or customer service experience preferred. Certifications/Training u2022 N/A Licenses u2022 N/A PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Must possess the desire and the ability to deliver exceptional customer service and the adaptability and willingness to assist other employees in order to get the job done. u2022 Provide each customer with fast, easy, efficient, and professional service. u2022 Must demonstrate good, solid common sense and the ability to think logically and possess a basic mathematical aptitude. u2022 Must be motivated and self-driven with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team. u2022 Must be able to work a flexible hourly schedule, including holidays and weekends. u2022 Must possess basic computer skills, cash handling experience, and proficiency utilizing general office equipment. Education u2022 High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS u2022 Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time u2022 List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below _OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER_ _JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY:_ STAND CONTINUOUSLY WALK FREQUENTLY DRIVE VEHICLE NEVER SIT OCCASIONALLY _LIFT_ 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER _CARRY_ 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER PUSH/PULL 1 FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2 FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT OCCASIONALLY KNEEL OCCASIONALLY BEND FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER FREQUENTLY TWIST FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS 3 FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4 FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5 OCCASIONALLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) Benefits for this role may include overtime, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: . #LI-TB1 Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $13 - $21 EOEu2013 Race/Color/Religion/Sex/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status Puede ver este sitio de empleo y aplicaciu00f3n en espau00f1ol utilizando la configuraciu00f3n de su navegador o telu00e9fono mu00f3vil. Haga clic a continuaciu00f3n para obtener mu00e1s informaciu00f3n. Microsoft Edge ( Google Chrome Safari iPhone Androide ( US Foods is one of Americau2019s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 28,000 employees and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates more than $28 billion in annual revenue. Visit to learn more. US Foods may collect personal information from you in connection with the application process. US Foods complies with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, and its policy may be found here ( . US Foods, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Know Your Rights ( Pay Transparency policy statement is available here ( US Foods is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our US Foods Application Accommodation Line at 866-960-5886. You will be prompted to leave a message. 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