Vitamin/Body Care Assistant

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Location:

Los Alamos, NM - 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #: 2026-31883

Source:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Posted:

03/20/2026

Web Site:

www.naturalgrocers.com

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Job in a

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The Vitamin/Body Care Assistant is responsible for assisting the Vitamin and Body Care Managers in the successful operation and profitability of the vitamin and body care departments. Responsibilities

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1. Providing World Class Customer Service and a positive customer experience as the number one priority daily. 2. Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies. 3. Creating inviting, full and shopable departments. 4. Assisting the department managers in ordering for vitamin and body care departments and maintaining accurate inventory levels. 5. Assisting the department managers in managing margin, driving sales, and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing. 6. Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards. 7. Offering and following up on special orders. 8. Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays. 9. Assisting in managing as well as participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock. 10. Assisting in training and monitoring of department personnel including assigning and following up on tasks. 11. Conducting active and passive demos. 12. Working with the department managers to address performance issues within the department. 13. Supporting store opening and closing activities including Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cash handling and cashier closeout responsibilities. 14. Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks. 15. Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees. 16. Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Health Supportive Statements and/or statements of nutritional support. 17. Continually increasing product knowledge. 18. Using SAP and inventory management software, emailing and utilizing other IS programs as needed. 19. Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings. 20. This position has limited Manager on Duty but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store. Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications Recipe for

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1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. 2. 1 year of experience in grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus. 3. 1 year of experience supervising others preferred. 4. 1 year of experience in vitamins/supplements preferred. 5. Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and maintain compliance by keeping certifications up to date and registered if applicable. 6. Ability to manage changing priorities and to stay focused with the task at hand. 7. Possess a sense of urgency in the completion of tasks. 8. Possess excellent customer service skills. 9. Highly organized with great attention to detail. 10. Ability to take direction and follow through. 11. Must be cashier trained and able to count currency. 12. Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their Manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description. Here's an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future: All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay
• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)
• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays - Stores Closed
• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure
• Paid Nutrition Education
• good4u Crew Member Discount
• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)
• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development
• Health and Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Program Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match Diversity Statement At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing!

We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization. At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We're committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical Capabilities and Environmental Demands:

N = Never O = Occasional; 1-33% of time F = Frequent; 34-66% of time C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to constantly lift or carry up to 10 lbs., frequently lift or carry 11-20 lbs., and occasionally lift or carry 21-50 lbs. Must also have the ability to occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs. with a team lift.
• Must have the ability to frequent Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information.

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The Head Cashier is responsible for successful operation of the front end by cashiering, training, directing and monitoring cashiers, providing World Class Customer Service, and supporting overall store operations. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 03/12/2026

Responsibilities Main Ingredients:

1. Providing World Class Customer Service and a positive customer experience as the number one priority. 2. Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies. 3. Training of all cashiers and ensuring cashiers are: 1. Communicating about the {N}Power program with customers 2. Notifying customers that we donate $.05 to the local foodbank for every transaction where a customer uses a reusable bag 3. Educating customers on the Nutrient to Know About 4. Promoting store seminars and events 4. Completing the Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cashier closeout responsibilities. 5. Issuing and verifying cash drawers. 6. Handling returns and overrides at the front end. 7. Addressing customer complaints appropriately. 8. Ensuring that front end sets are full and well-maintained. 9. Overseeing completion of the front end task list daily. 10. Maintaining all registers binders. 11. Directing cashiers to tasks during slow times at the register. 12. General cashiering and check out duties including running a cash register, bagging/boxing groceries, and providing carry out service. 13. Monitoring, assigning and performing cart checks. 14. Answering the telephone. 15. Assisting in managing special orders. 16. Monitoring, assigning and grinding nut butters. 17. Learning the location of products in all the departments in order to direct the customers. 18. Participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock as needed. 19. Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings. 20. This position has limited Manager on Duty but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store. Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Head Cashier Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Rio Rancho, NM Cashiers Regular | $16.00 Hour Corporate - 2 weeks ago The Job in a

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The Head Cashier is responsible for successful operation of the front end by cashiering, training, directing and monitoring cashiers, providing World Class Customer Service, and supporting overall store operations. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 03/11/2026

Responsibilities Main Ingredients:

1. Providing World Class Customer Service and a positive customer experience as the number one priority. 2. Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies. 3. Training of all cashiers and ensuring cashiers are: 1. Communicating about the {N}Power program with customers 2. Notifying customers that we donate $.05 to the local foodbank for every transaction where a customer uses a reusable bag 3. Educating customers on the Nutrient to Know About 4. Promoting store seminars and events 4. Completing the Daily Sales Report (DSR) and cashier closeout responsibilities. 5. Issuing and verifying cash drawers. 6. Handling returns and overrides at the front end. 7. Addressing customer complaints appropriately. 8. Ensuring that front end sets are full and well-maintained. 9. Overseeing completion of the front end task list daily. 10. Maintaining all registers binders. 11. Directing cashiers to tasks during slow times at the register. 12. General cashiering and check out duties including running a cash register, bagging/boxing groceries, and providing carry out service. 13. Monitoring, assigning and performing cart checks. 14. Answering the telephone. 15. Assisting in managing special orders. 16. Monitoring, assigning and grinding nut butters. 17. Learning the location of products in all the departments in order to direct the customers. 18. Participating in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock as needed. 19. Working a schedule based on store needs which includes evenings, weekends, holidays. Position requires working five days, 40 hours per week and attending mandatory store meetings. 20. This position has limited Manager on Duty but is never intended to be the overall Manager on Duty for the store. Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be "hands on" and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive. General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.naturalgrocers.com/ on 03/20/2026 3:22:47 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]