Cashier- Part Time Evenings and Weekend Evenings

Are you a people person who loves good food and great community vibes? Valley Natural Foods is looking for a Cashier to be the friendly face that welcomes our customers and helps them find the best in fresh, natural, and local products. If you enjoy working in a positive, team-oriented environment and want to be part of a co-op that values sustainability, health, and inclusivity, we’d love to have you on board!

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Community-Focused – Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living. People-First Environment – Join a team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. Great Benefits – Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth. Make a Difference – Help customers discover fresh, high-quality, and wholesome products.

 What You’ll Do:

• Greet customers with a warm, friendly attitude.
• Efficiently and accurately process purchases at the register.
• Share knowledge about co-op membership, specials, and store products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming checkout area.
• Assist customers with questions and provide excellent service.

What We’re Looking For:

• A friendly, positive attitude and excellent customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle transactions accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A team player who enjoys working with people.
• Prior cashier or customer service experience is a plus, but not required—we’re happy to train the right person!
• Availability to work Part Time Evenings and Weekend Evenings. 

Job Details & Benefits:

• Part-time position available. 
• 20% employee discount
• Paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching for staff who are 21+
• Employee referral program

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• English proficiency
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with POS systems
• Previous customer service and cash handling experience
• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 10 pounds frequently, 20+ pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Close-to-mid-range visual acuity to operate cash registers and focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required

Reports To: Front End Manager

Supervises: N/A

Department, Status and Salary: Front End, Part Time, Hourly (At-Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Integrity/Ethics
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies

• Product Knowledge
• Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people

assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves

the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is

not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN’s Employment At Will Law.