Part-Time Checkout Assistants

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Foodstuffs South Island in Christchurch is hiring three permanent part-time checkout assistants to deliver an exceptional shopping experience in a busy friendly environment. Key duties include accurate scanning and packing, helping customers with product knowledge, keeping the checkout area clean and safe, and complying with Food and Health and Safety standards while thriving under pressure. The ideal candidate will show commitment to service, physical fitness and presentation, attention to detail, teamwork and strong communication; highlight cash handling or POS experience and a willingness to learn. Indicate which role you are applying for: Role 1 Mon 10.00am-6.30pm, Fri 10.00am-6.30pm, Sun 10.00am-6.30pm; Role 2 Tue 5.00pm-9.00pm, Thu 4.00pm-8.00pm, Sun 5.00pm-9.00pm; Role 3 Wed 4.30pm-8.30pm, Thu 4.30pm-8.30pm, Sat 5.00pm-9.00pm. Apply online with a covering letter and CV, tailoring it to show customer service excellence and reliability.

We are a large Supermarket located in a competitive area, seeking innovative and customer-focused team members to join our Checkout Department. As a member of our team, the primary focus will be on delivering an exceptional shopping experience to our customers. Our Checkout team is known for creating a fun, warm and friendly environment by sharing expert product knowledge, answering customers questions and offering helpful suggestions. 

Successful candidates will be required to provide excellent customer service, maintain a positive attitude, thrive under pressure, and exhibit physical agility and positivity. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with regular customers, providing them with the exceptional experience they deserve. This role gives you the opportunity to further develop customer service skills, problem-solving and teamwork skills. 

The successful applicant will demonstrate the following key abilities:

• Commitment to excellent customer service 
• Physical fitness and a high level of personal presentation
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Implementation of Food and Health and Safety requirements
• A natural ability to work with people 
• Great communication and time management skills with the willingness to learn. 

Day to day tasks: 

• Working in a team environment and giving effective communication
• Scanning items accurately and packing groceries properly while maintaining excellent customer service. 
• Cleaning and collecting trolleys, ensuring our checkout area is clean and tidy

There are three permanent part-time roles available. Please indicate on your application what role you are applying for. 

Hours for the roles are as follows:

Role 1 

• Monday 10.00am-6.30pm
• Friday 10.00am-6.30pm
• Sunday 10.00am-6.30pm 

Role 2 

• Tuesday 5.00pm-9.00pm
• Thursday 4.00pm-8.00pm
• Sunday 5.00pm-9.00pm

Role 3 

• Wednesday 4.30pm-8.30pm
• Thursday 4.30pm-8.30pm
• Saturday 5.00pm-9.00pm 

If you believe this aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply via our website, including a covering letter and C.V. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you and witness the potential value you could bring to our team.