Retail Sales Associate FT at US Foods

Santa Rosa, California, United States

US Foods Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

  • Must have open overnight availability including weekends
  • Experience with freight preferred

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all customers have an impeccable CHEF’STORE experience by developing and maximizing relationships with customers, utilizing tools and skills from CHEF’STORE Way training
  • Perform sales and cash functions at POS efficiently and accurately, including scanning merchandise, weighing products, looking up unscannable items, and reporting discrepancies
  • Perform cart-to-cart transfer of products at checkout with visual inspection for tampering
  • Perform duties as receipt checker, verifying cart contents vs. purchases as customers leave
  • Perform store opening and/or closing functions at the front end based on assigned shift
  • Assist customers on the sales floor to find products and inform them of available services to increase sales and manage shrinkage
  • Assist in receiving inventory shipments, maintaining and stocking shelves neatly, ensuring proper rotation, product quality audits, and reporting low stock levels
  • Ensure all merchandise is properly labeled, including blaster tagging unscannable items, applying catch weight labels, and affixing PLU tags to produce
  • Replenish sales floor daily by down stocking freight from top stock using FIFO method, reaching trucks, and pallet jacks; cull out products as necessary
  • Utilize computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software as needed
  • Ensure all products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and constantly available
  • Assist with price changes as directed by Pricing Lead and Store Management
  • Participate in inventory and cycle count processes as needed
  • Assist during special store events such as Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, and inventory processes
  • Ensure facility is well maintained and safe by following safety policies and practices (Customer Courtesy role)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Customer ServiceCashierPOSStockingFreight HandlingSalesProduct RotationInventory

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay rate for the Retail Sales Associate position?

The pay ranges from $13.00/hr to $21.00/hr, with a starting rate of $19.66/hr.

What is the work schedule like for this role?

The schedule requires open overnight availability including weekends.

What experience is preferred for this position?

Experience with freight is preferred.

What are the US Foods Cultural Beliefs that team members should exemplify?

Team members should promote and exemplify the US Foods Cultural Beliefs: Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter.

What makes a strong candidate for the Retail Sales Associate role?

A strong candidate must be passionate about service, have open overnight availability including weekends, and freight experience is preferred.

US Foods

Food distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About US Foods

US Foods is a leading food distributor in America, providing a wide range of food products and services to restaurants, healthcare facilities, and other food service operators. The company offers over 350,000 products, including fresh produce and culinary equipment, and operates by purchasing food in bulk and selling it to clients while also offering services like culinary expertise and business consulting. With a strong logistics network that ensures timely deliveries, US Foods also supports clients with solutions like the "Make It Now" platform during challenging times. Additionally, the company is committed to social responsibility, having donated over $32 million in food and supplies for hunger relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rosemont, IllinoisHeadquarters
1853Year Founded
$340.5KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, ConsultingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Potential E. coli contamination from Taylor Farms onions could harm US Foods' reputation.
$500 million senior notes issuance increases financial risk if debt obligations aren't met.
Expansion in Buda involves significant capital investment, risking financial strain.

Differentiation

US Foods offers over 350,000 diverse products to meet varied customer needs.
The 'Make It Now' platform aids clients in recovery and reopening efforts.
US Foods provides value-added services like culinary expertise and business consulting.

Upsides

Expansion in Buda, Texas, will create 165 new jobs by December 2026.
Flexible scheduling and seven-day delivery model enhance customer service.
Advancements in cold chain logistics improve perishable food distribution efficiency.

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