K-VA-T Food Stores Inc(Birmingham,AL,USA)Hiring:Cashier-Employee Stock

Food City is a privately held, family-owned supermarket chain dedicated to offering top-quality products and outstanding customer service. With a mission to "run the best store in town," Food City prides itself on being deeply embedded within the communities it serves. The company promotes community involvement among its associates, encouraging them to engage with local civic organizations and giving back to those around them. With over 13 percent of the company owned by its employees through an employee stock ownership plan, Food City fosters a culture of pride and dedication among its workforce. The company emphasizes the importance of flexible schedules, allowing employees to balance work with personal and family time effectively. At Food City, a career as a checkout clerk is more than just ringing up sales; it is about delivering efficient, courteous service while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements. The checkout clerk plays a pivotal role in creating a welcoming environment for customers by managing transactions professionally and courteously at all times. This position involves scanning and ringing customer orders in accordance with company policies and store productivity standards, ensuring that all items are credited to the proper department and removed from carts appropriately. Accuracy in handling funds, check cashing, and tendering procedures is critical to the role, as is strict adherence to federal, state, and local laws related to sales of items such as beer, wine, and coupon handling, as well as WIC transactions. The role also includes assisting with bagging groceries and maintaining a clean and organized workspace by sweeping front ends, replacing misplaced items, and ensuring the bathroom areas remain neat and sanitary. Checkout clerks must be attentive to detail, avoiding distractions such as personal conversations while assisting customers to provide an efficient and pleasant checkout experience. Food City emphasizes employee development, requiring checkout clerks to take weekly produce tests to expand product knowledge and foster professional growth. Associates are also expected to assist with light stocking duties related to candy and cigarettes as needed. Working at Food City offers a range of benefits designed to support the overall well-being and satisfaction of employees. The company provides competitive compensation through weekly paycheck distribution with direct deposit, a retirement savings plan featuring a 401(k) with company match, and an employee stock ownership plan. Additionally, the company offers company-paid life and disability insurance to provide added security for employees and their families. Comprehensive medical and dental plans with wellness benefits contribute to the holistic care of associates. Paid holidays and vacations acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, and various associate discounts make shopping and working at Food City more rewarding. For those interested in joining a company that values its associates as its greatest asset and offers promising career opportunities across numerous areas including baking, accounting, and trucking, Food City presents an excellent choice. Whether you seek a flexible schedule, a chance to grow professionally, or the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to your community, becoming part of the Food City family affords you these benefits and more. A position in the checkout clerk role provides a solid foundation for developing customer service expertise and learning the workings of a respected supermarket chain committed to excellence and community engagement.

• high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• strong interpersonal skills
• ability to handle cash transactions accurately
• familiarity with state and federal laws regarding retail sales
• reliable and punctual
• ability to work as part of a team