Head Cashier
Company : Natural Grocers
Location : Boulder, CO, 80302
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
Salary Range
USD $21.62/Hr. -Overview
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.12/08/2025
Responsibilities
Main Ingredients:
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.
Qualifications
Recipe for Success:
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. and occasionally push or pull 16-100 lbs.
- Must be able to occasionally use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.
- Must be able to constantly walk, stand, use fine motor manipulations, grip, bend, twist, turn, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.
- Must be able to frequently to reach above chest.
- Must be able to occasionally sit, squat, kneel, and climb as needed.
Environmental Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently work with sharp tools and equipment, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.
- Must be able to occasionally work with noise, cold, heat, wet, humid, outside, heights, and contact stress.
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Frequently asked questions
The Head Cashier at Natural Grocers blends supervisory duties with frontline customer engagement, guiding cashiers while ensuring a positive shopping experience. This role emphasizes training, task coordination, and direct customer interactions, making leadership and service equally pivotal in daily operations.
Working in a Boulder natural foods setting, a Head Cashier navigates product knowledge demands and customer education on nutrition. Balancing cashier duties with promoting store events and sustainable programs adds complexity, requiring adaptability to a community-focused, health-conscious retail culture.
Yes, a Head Cashier can progress into store management or specialized roles within retail operations. Experience gained in supervision, customer service excellence, and operational oversight at Natural Grocers lays a strong foundation for leadership positions in grocery chains or related sectors.
Natural Grocers offers comprehensive perks including birthday bonus pay, vitamin bucks store credit, paid holidays, and a competitive health and wellness program. For full-time crew, benefits extend to medical, dental, vision insurance, paid parental leave, and a 401k plan with company match, enhancing overall job appeal.
The Head Cashier at Natural Grocers earns approximately $21.62 per hour, which aligns competitively with Boulder’s retail supervisory wage spectrum. This pay reflects local cost of living and industry standards, offering solid compensation for positions combining cashier duties and team leadership.
Candidates should have retail cashiering and supervisory experience, preferably within grocery or natural foods sectors. Skills in customer service, cash handling, and proficiency with MS Office are essential. Additionally, passing food safety courses and showing strong organizational abilities are crucial for success.
Absolutely, Boulder employers highly value food safety certifications for retail supervisory roles due to strict health regulations and consumer expectations. Holding current certifications enhances a candidate's competitiveness and compliance readiness in this health-conscious community.
A Head Cashier works 40 hours weekly, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role involves constant walking, standing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and multitasking between cashiering, training, and store tasks, demanding stamina and flexibility in a dynamic retail environment.
Natural Grocers fosters an inclusive culture embracing diverse backgrounds and perspectives, enriching team dynamics for Head Cashiers. This commitment encourages a supportive environment, promoting wellbeing and equitable opportunities, which reflects Boulder’s progressive community values.
Unlike typical cashier positions, the Head Cashier oversees front-end operations, trains staff, manages cash drawer accountability, handles escalated customer issues, and coordinates daily tasks. This elevated role demands leadership capabilities combined with hands-on cashiering expertise.