Retail Store Sales Associate​/Cashier

THE POSITION

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

Responsible for providing customer service and accurately processing transactions. Provide customer service by welcoming customers, answering their questions, and helping them find what they need. Process transactions accurately and efficiently using a cash register and other payment processing equipment. Maintain an organized and clean retail store environment by stocking shelves, cleaning displays, and ensuring merchandise is properly priced and labeled. Assist with inventory management by receiving and tracking shipments, performing stock checks, and identifying discrepancies.

Communicate with store management and team members to ensure a cohesive workplace. Participate in promotions and sales to increase store visibility and customer traffic. Adhere to all policies, including safety and security protocols.

The EDC has the following retail stores—Wintun Mini-Mart (gas station) and smoke shop.

For incumbents working at Wintun Mini-Mart, they will be responsible for preparing and cooking a range of foods including snacks, hot meals, and sandwiches. Ensure that all food is prepared to standards according to customer preferences and dietary requirements. Maintain high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen. Follow all food safety procedures, including proper handling and storage. Order and manage inventory of food ingredients and supplies.

Ensure that all cooking equipment is clean and in good working order.

The current vacancy is at Wintun Mini-Mart for a regular, full‑time position.

• Greet customers and ascertain their needs.
• Recommend, select, and help locate merchandise based on customer needs.
• Compute sales prices, total purchases, and process cash or credit payments, including credit/EBT cards.
• Prepare merchandise for sale, including ticketing, arranging, and displaying it to promote sales.
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.
• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, payment policies, exchanges, returns, and security practices.
• Describe and demonstrate the use or operation of merchandise and explain its use and care to customers.
• Identify and address security risks and thefts; know how to prevent or handle them.
• Clean shelves, counters, displays, and tables; stock inventory and requisition new merchandise.
• Open and close the cash register, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing the register, and supporting recordkeeping.
• Scan merchandise using the cash register and/or gas console to show amounts due.
• Prepare a pay‑point report upon completion of shift, in compliance with company guidelines.
• Operate the cash register to record purchases per company policy; adjust receipts as needed.
• Cook and prepare a variety of fast foods, including deep‑fried items, according to production guidelines.
• Store food properly in accordance with food safety policies.
• Sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils and report maintenance issues.
• Develop and review menu schedules, determine food requirements, and assemble necessary supplies and equipment.
• Review inventory and manage budgeting when acquiring supplies for kitchen operations.
• Maintain the retail hot food, beverage, coffee sections, ensuring equipment is clean and stocked.
• Check refrigeration equipment to meet performance standards; conduct shift inspections within an hour of shift start.
• Instruct customers on how to use self‑serve equipment, as needed.
• Communicate with management regarding requests or concerns.
• Perform other duties consistent with position responsibilities.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

Three months of related experience and/or training. Prior retail or sales experience in tobacco products highly desirable.

• Must be 18 years of age at appointment.
• Must be 21 years of age for those working in retail shops that sell tobacco products.
• Must possess ABC/Serv Safe certification for those working at Wintun…