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Cashier

Kroger · Athens, GA

Jul 29, 2025

Job Summary

As a Cashier, you will play a key role in providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment, and upholding company values. Responsibilities include greeting customers, processing transactions accurately, and maintaining a high level of integrity. Ideal candidates have customer service experience, effective communication skills, and basic math knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively greet and assist customers
  • Process transactions accurately and efficiently
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures
  • Stay current with advertisements and pricing
  • Provide support to customers with special needs

Who This Role Suits

  • Candidates with customer service experience
  • Individuals with effective communication skills
  • Those with knowledge of basic math

Tips to Apply

  • Demonstrate your customer service skills during the application process
  • Highlight your communication abilities and attention to detail
  • Showcase your ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

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Full Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions:
• Cashier/Checker is responsible for being visible and actively greeting, engaging and assisting customers.
• Cashiers process customer transactions through the check lane quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• Checkers understand the Point of Sale (POS) system, and handle various tenders such as Cash, Checks, Credit, Debit, SNAP EBT, Offline SNAP EBT, WIC, Rain checks, complex loyalty offers, coupons and checkout procedures according to company policy.
• Checker needs to understand and adhere to the company's limits on cash shortages and/or overages and work honestly and effectively to control loss.
• Cashier needs to understand and adhere to guidelines on restricted sale items (Alcohol, Tobacco, DVDs)
• Report pricing discrepancies to the Scan Coordinator.
• Follow established policies and procedures (where applicable) for postage stamps, gift cards, and coupons.
• Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions, accidents, or issues and notify store management.
• Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.
• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.
• Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines.
• Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.
• Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.
• Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Customer service experience
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)

Desired Previous Job Experience:
  • Customer service experience
  • Prior experience as a Bagger or Courtesy Clerk

ABOUT US
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
  • A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
  • Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
  • Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
  • Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
  • Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
  • Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

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Frequently Asked Questions

This Cashier position is suitable for Mid-level professionals. Kroger is looking for candidates with proven experience in the key skills mentioned, typically 2-5+ years depending on the specific requirements.
This Cashier position requires on-site or hybrid work. Check the job details for the specific location and flexibility options.
Key skills for this Cashier position include: go, aws, ui. Having a strong foundation in these areas will make your application competitive. Experience with related tools and frameworks is also valuable.
To apply, click the 'Apply' button on this page, which will direct you to Kroger's application portal. Have your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a compelling cover letter ready.
Salary ranges vary based on experience and location. Check the job posting for specific compensation details, or research similar Cashier positions in your area.
Highlight relevant experience with go, aws, ui. Include specific projects, achievements, and measurable results. Tailor your resume to match the job description, focusing on how your background aligns with Kroger's needs.
Most hiring processes take 2-4 weeks from application to offer. This may include initial screening, technical assessments, interviews, and background checks. Kroger will keep you informed throughout each stage.

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