Cashier
Company : Roche Bros.
Location : Kingston, MA, 02364
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 24 December 2025
Overview
The Cashier provides excellent customer service by efficiently and accurately processing customer transactions at the checkout lane. This individual provides the highest level of quality service by creating a pleasant and friendly atmosphere and treating each and every customer and associate like one of the family!
Minimum Qualifications
Responsibilities
The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company.
1. Promote the company image as a service-oriented operation where every associate will greet, assist, render efficient service and thank customers in a prompt, courteous, friendly, and business-like manner.2. Commit to the “Golden Rule” and work with management and fellow associates to build a strong customer service team.3. Record all items at correct prices in their correct departments quickly and efficiently. Utilize all techniques specified in training.4. Verify identification for beer and wine purchases (where applicable).5. Follow company cash handling procedures and maintain acceptable over/short record6. Participate in bagging customers’ orders properly, and check register for product before the customer leaves to ensure nothing is left behind.7. Notify customer service manager or assistant customer service manager of any problems: customer inquiries or complaints, incorrect prices or poorly marked merchandise, errors/problems with UPC codes, change and coin needed, potential security problems, shrink problems within the store, perishable overstock at check stand (returns), or any unusual problems or situations.8. Participate actively in controlling shrink (loss of profit); checking the bottom of carriages, accurate ringing, shoplifting awareness, associate theft, and perishable overstock control.9. Keep sales and work area and equipment clean, orderly, and free from safety hazards; report hazards to management.10. Ensure company standards of cleanliness, safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, and productivity are achieved.11. Other duties as assigned by management
Secondary Job Functions:1. Cashiers may be scheduled as Service Clerks, Self-Checkout Assistants, or Head Cashiers as dictated by the business need.2. Return shopping carts and hand baskets to the proper location.3. Assist in training new associates.
Physical Demands: (per work day)
The physical demands and safety risk factors of the job listed below may occur during each work shift and are listed according to their frequency.
Physical Demands
Frequency
Sitting
0% (N) Never
Carrying up to 50 lbs, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. (Self-checkout Assistant must be able to carry up to 20 lbs or more.)
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Walking on a tile or concrete floor, pushing up to 250 lbs, bending, balancing, and smelling.
34-66% (F) Frequently
Standing on a tile or concrete floor, lifting up to 50 lbs, pulling up to 250 lbs, handling, fingering, feeling, reaching at the waist or overhead, talking, seeing, and hearing.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Safety Risk Factors
Frequency
Hazardous equipment (mechanical moving parts) and toxic exposure (see material safety data sheet).
0% (N) Never
Loud noise, slippery or cluttered floor surface, contact with sharp objects, contact with skin irritant, nuisance dust, fumes, and sprays, and hazardous cleaning solutions.
1-33% (O) Occasionally
Twisting of the back and neck and cluttered floor space.
67-100% (C) Continuously
Machines, tools, and equipment utilized:
Scanner, scales, adding machine, check scanner, cash register, shopping cart, POS system, phones/paging system, store computer system, bagging supplies, U-boats, approved cleaning supplies.
Repetitive Action:
The continuous movement of the entire body.
Working Conditions: Working environment is inside.
Hiring Range: In accordance with MA Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the hiring range for this position. At Roche Bros., we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The hiring range for this position is $15.00 - $17.90 per hour.
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Frequently asked questions
Cashiers in Kingston stores like Roche Bros. excel by combining speed with accuracy, strong customer interaction skills, and knowledge of store protocols. Being attentive to details like proper scanning and friendly communication helps create a welcoming shopping experience that locals appreciate.
Kingston's retail sector offers steady opportunities for cashier roles, influenced by its community size and shopping habits. Compared to larger cities, competition is moderate, making it a favorable spot for individuals seeking entry-level cashier jobs with reliable scheduling.
Daily tasks involve accurately processing transactions, managing cash registers, assisting customers courteously, and maintaining cleanliness around checkout lanes. Even without prior retail experience, training at Roche Bros. prepares new cashiers to handle these efficiently while fostering teamwork.
Yes, Roche Bros. provides thorough training on point-of-sale systems and scanners, ensuring cashiers swiftly adapt to technology. This hands-on support minimizes errors and enhances checkout speed, creating a smooth customer experience reflective of the company's service standards.
Cashier positions at Roche Bros. in Kingston generally offer between $15.00 and $17.90 per hour, aligning with Massachusetts pay transparency laws. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience and qualifications, reflecting a competitive rate for retail roles locally.
Cashiers often handle issues like price discrepancies, customer inquiries, and occasional technical glitches at registers. Roche Bros. encourages proactive communication with supervisors to resolve such matters swiftly, maintaining a smooth checkout flow and positive shopper satisfaction.
Roche Bros. emphasizes a family-like atmosphere and high customer service standards, which shape a cashier's duties beyond transactions. Cashiers engage in teamwork, shoplifting prevention, and product handling, making the role dynamic and community-focused.
Yes, Roche Bros. offers scheduling based on business needs, often accommodating part-time availability. This flexibility suits students or those with other jobs, allowing cashiers to manage work alongside personal responsibilities effectively.
Kingston cashiers regularly encounter hazards like slippery floors and occasional clutter. Roche Bros. enforces strict cleanliness and safety protocols to minimize risks, ensuring a secure work environment while maintaining productivity and customer service quality.
Cashiers demonstrating reliability and strong customer service skills at Roche Bros. may advance to roles like head cashier or service clerk. Ongoing training and team collaboration open pathways for growth within the company’s retail operations locally.