Retail Sales Associate PT Nights at US Foods

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, Food ServiceIndustries

Requirements

Open availability for part-time night shifts from 2 PM to midnight, including weekends
Passionate about customer service and ability to model this behavior
Freight handling experience a plus
Ability to use POS systems efficiently, including scanning merchandise with hand-held scan gun or 10 keypads, weighing products, and looking up unscannable items
Ability to perform physical tasks such as cart-to-cart transfers, receipt checking, stocking shelves, using reach trucks and pallet jacks
Familiarity with FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation
Proficiency with computer programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and proprietary software
Ability to work flexibly in various departments (front end, Meat/Frozen, Produce/Dairy, Dry Goods/Culinary Equipment & Supply) based on needs

Responsibilities

Provide superior customer service, develop relationships with customers, and promote US FOODS® Cultural Beliefs (Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up, You Matter)
Perform cashier duties: scan merchandise, weigh products, process checkout accurately, ensure barcode accuracy, report discrepancies
Conduct cart-to-cart transfers at checkout with visual inspection for tampering
Act as receipt checker, verifying cart contents against purchases as customers exit
Perform store opening and closing functions at the front end
Assist customers on the sales floor to find products and inform them of store services
Receive inventory shipments, stock shelves neatly, rotate products per FIFO, perform product quality audits, report low stock
Label merchandise properly (blaster tagging, catch weight labels, PLU tags for produce)
Replenish sales floor daily by down-stocking freight from top stock, ensuring oldest product first
Ensure products are easily accessible, visually appealing, and available; manage shrinkage and increase sales
Assist with price changes, special events (Vendor Fairs, sales floor resets, inventory), and any department as directed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Customer ServiceCashierStockingFreight HandlingRetail SalesMerchandisingInventory Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

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

The position offers competitive pay at $20.72 per hour.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site retail position requiring work in the store, including night shifts from 2 PM to midnight with open availability and weekends.

What skills or experience are required for this role?

The role requires strong customer service skills, ability to perform sales and cash functions efficiently, freight handling experience is a plus, and flexibility to work in various departments like front end, sales floor, and stocking.

What is the company culture like at CHEF’STORE?

The culture emphasizes superior customer service, US FOODS® Cultural Beliefs like Deliver Excellence, Stop Waste, WIN Together, Speak Up and You Matter, and being passionate about service.

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

A strong candidate relishes pushing their potential, is passionate about customer service, has open availability for night shifts and weekends, and can handle multiple roles like cashier, stocker, and assisting customers.

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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