Cashier

Role Overview

The cashier role is focused on delivering prompt, courteous, and professional service while accurately handling customer transactions at the register. This position also supports PCC membership and program awareness.

Work Location

Central District, Seattle, Washington, United States. Address: 2230 East Union Street.

Organization Culture

The company’s vision is to encourage better health and well-being for people, local communities, and the environment. Its mission is to help good food support the communities it serves while strengthening local, organic food systems. Core values include maintaining high standards, acting with integrity, practicing stewardship, and taking action with care.

Equal Opportunity

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Expected Conduct

Team members are expected to work collaboratively, show kindness, stay customer-focused, build trust, and respect diversity.

Key Duties

• Deliver friendly and professional service to every customer.
• Scan, enter, and process items in the register accurately and efficiently.
• Accept and handle payments in line with company standards.
• Use basic arithmetic and operate a 10-key system confidently.
• Share information about membership options and store programs.
• Process merchandise returns when required.
• Pack groceries according to store bagging practices.
• Keep the checkout area neat and orderly.
• Follow sanitation, cleanliness, and safety expectations for the department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service in a professional manner.
• Availability for varied shifts, including mornings, mid-day shifts, and weekends.
• Comfort with basic math and 10-key entry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Prior experience in retail or direct customer-facing roles is preferred, especially in cashiering or grocery retail.
• Ability to meet physical demands such as standing, bending, twisting, repetitive movements, and lifting 10 to 40 lbs regularly.
• A current Washington State Department of Health Food Worker Card is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits and Perks

• Additional night shift pay of $1.25 per hour when applicable.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, and parental leave coverage.
• Vacation accrual at 0.06 hours for every hour worked.
• Sick time accrual at 0.033 hours for every hour worked, including union, state, and city accrual rates.
• Pension coverage through UFCW 3000.
• Discounted ORCA Pass.
• Employee discount on in-store purchases.
• Discounts on PCC cooking classes.
• Free co-op membership.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation

Starting wage: $21.55 per hour.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position. The role is based in Central District, Seattle, Washington, at 2230 East Union Street. The company promotes a workplace built around culture and values.