Cashier - Part Time- La Mirada

About Us

Northgate Gonzalez Market has grown from one store in Anaheim in 1980 to over 40 locations across Southern California. We’re looking for passionate, customer‑focused team members to join our family. We offer flexible schedules, opportunities for growth, and an associate discount of up to 20% for you and your household—all in a positive and fun work environment where you’ll feel valued and appreciated.

• Greet all customers and provide prompt, courteous service or assistance.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Maintain responsibility for cash drawer contents at the start and end of each shift.
• Account for cashier activities, including cash shortages and surpluses.
• Scan or record purchases efficiently and accurately.
• Know and recognize all produce types and varieties offered in the store.
• Assist customers with bulk products that are difficult to handle.
• Collect cash or checks from customers and provide accurate change per company policies.
• Process all sales transactions, including Accounts Receivable, EFT, WIC, Food Stamps, manufacturer coupons, and gift certificates, in strict compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Bag or package merchandise according to company policy.
• Handle damaged or spoiled products and perform return‑to‑stock procedures as required.
• Ring all sales into the cash register following cash handling procedures.
• Verify customer IDs and enforce policies regarding checks and alcoholic beverage sales.
• Notify management promptly of any irregularities or discrepancies exceeding the established cash variance threshold.
• Record price discrepancies or “not on file” items on designated forms and request price checks as needed.
• Maintain sanitation standards and keep checkout, sales, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order, reporting problems immediately.
• Adhere to company policy on excessive cash in registers and perform cash pickups as instructed.
• Observe security standards, stay alert to customer actions, and report abnormal behavior to management or security.
• Secure the register at all times when unattended and protect company assets.
• Notify department manager of personnel situations or policy violations affecting store performance.
• Perform any other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Assist in training associates and co‑workers when directed.
• Maintain good communication within the department and across the organization.

• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain a neat, well‑groomed appearance and follow company dress regulations.

• High school education preferred with successful completion of an apprenticeship/training program; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• (None required)

• Perform calculations involving discounts, margins, percentages, ratios, and basic algebra for sales transactions, tendering, and vendor invoices.
• Accurately complete daily sales reports, inventory counts, receiving logs, and cash reconciliation or audit forms.
• Communicate effectively—listen, speak, and understand spoken English for assistance requests and telephone calls.
• Read, write, analyze, interpret, and understand English-language instructions and job-related documents.

• Required to sit, stand, and use hands for tasks.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and frequently moderate weight.
• Have adequate near vision for checking IDs and written documents.
• Climb ladders, sweep, mop floors, dust shelves, and carry trash containers.
• Respond quickly to emergencies such as spills, shoplifting, or customer accidents.
• Work with fresh produce without allergic reactions.
• Tolerate moderate dust and chemical fumes from cleaning agents.
• Memorize weekly ads and daily produce specials.
• Work may include exposure to temperatures as low as 20°F and high temperatures in ovens.
• Typical noise level is moderate.

The duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed are representative only and not exhaustive. The employer reserves the right to revise this description and require employees to perform other tasks as business conditions change.

Northgate Markets is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All persons hired are required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Northgate Markets will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Ban the Box Law).