Head Cashier

Share $18.00 Per Hour Position range in Northern Region $13.09 - $15.82 Per hour Head Cashier Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc

Occupation:

Cashiers

Location:

Los Alamos, NM - 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #: 2026-31408

Source:

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

Posted:

04/09/2026

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

Nutshell:

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. 04/08/2026 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. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Qualifications Recipe for

Success:

1. High School diploma, GED or equivalent preferred. 2. Experience in retail experience in a grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus. 3. 1 year of cashiering experience preferred. 4. 1 year of supervising others 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. Sense of urgency in the completion of tasks. 8. 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 frequently push or pull up to 15 lbs Visit the Employer site for more details Help for Employer Information.

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The Produce Manager is responsible for the successful operation and profitability of the produce department which includes training, directing and monitoring all department staff. Department Managers are responsible for the success of their own department and are required to fulfill the duties of the Manager on Duty (MOD) on a scheduled basis. Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended. 03/25/2026

Responsibilities Main Ingredients:

1. Providing World Class Customer Service as a number one priority. 2. Exemplifying integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhering to all policies. 3. Creating an inviting, full and shopable department. 4. Ordering for the produce department and maintaining accurate inventory levels. 5. Managing margin, COGS and overall department profitability including minimizing shrink and maximizing effective purchasing. 6. Setting and maintaining the department on a daily basis including ensuring that the produce rack is consistently fresh, full and abundant throughout the day. 7. Culling, crisping, rotating and properly handling/storing produce. 8. Ensuring only certified organic produce is ordered and received. 9. Ensuring all in-stock products/conditions meet company standards. 10. Ensuring that all tools and equipment are cleaned in accordance with health department and company standards. 11. Receiving all incoming produce orders per company standards. 12. Offering and following up on special orders. 13. Training and monitoring department personnel. 14. Working with other department managers to cross-train staff to accomplish all needed tasks. 15. Conducting active and passive demos. 16. Merchandising shelves, endcaps and dynamic displays. 17. Assisting in interviewing and hiring for department needs. 18. Working with the store manager to address performance and/or disciplinary issues within the department. 19. Handling register functions including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes, including those for scheduled breaks. 20. Maintaining the safety and security of customers and employees. 21. Occasionally managing business disruptions to daily business such as loiterers, solicitation, emergency weather situations, bathroom misuse. 22. Answering customer questions per company standards and policies, including the use of Structure/Function statements and/or statements of nutritional support. 23. Continually increasing product knowledge. 24. Utilizing email and IS programs as needed. 25. Opening and closing of store. 26. Completing DSR and the closing cash processes may be required absence of any other qualified employee. 27. 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. 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 Cashier (Good4u Customer Care) Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. Santa Fe, NM Cashiers Regular | $17.00 Hour Corporate - 10 weeks ago The job in a nutshell: Do you have a passion for helping people? Do you believe that you can change the world with your food choices? How about nutrition; do you like to learn and help people live healthier? Yes? Well, do we have the job for you! A Natural Grocers Good4U Crew Member plays a critical role in helping Natural Grocers be the most awesome place possible where food quality actually matters, affordability is a must and health is what we are buzzing about. We have a lot going on, so we don't think you'll get bored! From stocking, greeting and cashiering, to promoting special events, and our one-of-a-kind Nutrient to Know About program, you will have the opportunity to use your people skills, passion for talking and learning about nutrition, energy, and excitement in this multifaceted entry-level position. We are looking for Good4UCrew Members that will join us in our enthusiasm and passion for helping people and the environment. Sound good? Keep reading… Applications are accepted for this position on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities The nitty-gritty, what is essential in this role?

• Providing world class customer service
• Cashiering duties
• Providing support in various departments
• Support Company initiatives
• Gain product knowledge So there you have it!

That's the basics of the job, pretty awesome, right?! Of course, all our Good4U Crew Members are considered to be "all hands on deck" and ready to help with whatever needs to get done in order to support the team. Don't forget, we like to have fun here at Natural Grocers! Bring your smile every day and jump onboard with one of the most amazing companies ever, seriously, it really is. 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. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Cashiers Help for Occupation Information for Cashiers. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.naturalgrocers.com/ on 04/09/2026 3:36:55 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]