Retail Sales Associate PT at US Foods

Everett, Washington, United States

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

Requirements

  • Open availability including weekends
  • Passionate about customer service
  • Ability to use POS systems, handheld scan guns, 10-keypad, countertop scales
  • Ability to operate reach trucks and pallet jacks
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as stocking shelves, replenishing freight, and rotating product using FIFO method

Responsibilities

  • Maintain superior customer service and model US Foods Cultural Beliefs (Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up, You Matter)
  • Perform cashier duties: scan merchandise, weigh products, look up items, ensure accurate barcodes, report discrepancies, perform cart-to-cart transfers, visual inspections for tampering
  • Act as receipt checker: verify cart contents vs. purchases as customers exit
  • Perform front end opening and closing functions
  • Assist customers on sales floor in Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply departments to find products and promote services
  • Receive inventory shipments, stock shelves neatly, rotate products (FIFO), perform product quality audits, report low stock
  • Label merchandise: blaster tagging, catch weight labels, PLU tags for produce
  • Replenish sales floor daily from top stock using oldest product first, down stock freight
  • Ensure products are accessible, visually appealing, and available; assist with price changes
  • Participate in store events (Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, inventory processes, cycle counts)
  • Assist with store opening/closing duties
  • Maintain safe environment by following safety policies and notifying management of issues

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Customer ServiceCashierPOSStockingMerchandisingInventorySales

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 $20.24/hr.

Is this a remote position, or what is the work schedule like?

This is a part-time in-store retail position requiring open availability including weekends; remote work is not mentioned.

What skills or qualities are needed for this role?

Candidates must be passionate about customer service, able to perform cash handling and POS functions accurately, stock shelves, rotate products, and assist in various departments like front end, meat/frozen, produce/dairy, and dry goods.

What is the company culture like at US Foods CHEF’STORE?

The culture emphasizes superior customer service, US Foods Cultural Beliefs including Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up, and You Matter, and relies on team members to promote these values.

What makes a strong candidate for this Sales Associate role?

Strong candidates have open availability including weekends, passion for customer service, and the flexibility to work in multiple areas like cashier, stocking, and customer assistance across departments.

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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