What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cashier position at Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter?
Description
The Cashier plays an essential role in creating a positive and efficient shopping experience for our customers. This position is responsible for accurately processing sales transactions, providing friendly and knowledgeable service, and maintaining a clean, organized register area. The ideal candidate is dependable, enthusiastic, and customer-focused, with a strong attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time or part-time non-exempt role, including weekend availability.
Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter is a family owned and operated business with a unique, fun, non-monotonous, educational work atmosphere. Lukas Nursery is proud to offer competitive, commensurate wages in addition to a variety of employee benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
Requirements
The Cashier plays an essential role in creating a positive and efficient shopping experience for our customers. This position is responsible for accurately processing sales transactions, providing friendly and knowledgeable service, and maintaining a clean, organized register area. The ideal candidate is dependable, enthusiastic, and customer-focused, with a strong attention to detail and a team-oriented mindset. This is a full-time or part-time non-exempt role, including weekend availability.
Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter is a family owned and operated business with a unique, fun, non-monotonous, educational work atmosphere. Lukas Nursery is proud to offer competitive, commensurate wages in addition to a variety of employee benefits including Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, 401K, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.
Requirements
- Greet and assist customers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Accurately process sales, returns, and exchanges using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
- Handle cash, credit, and gift card transactions responsibly and balance drawers at the end of shifts.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including registers, countertops, and surrounding displays.
- Answer basic product or pricing questions and direct customers to the appropriate department when needed.
- Keep up to date on current promotions, discounts, and special offers.
- Assist with stocking impulse items and maintaining signage near the checkout area.
- Support the team with restocking, labeling, and light cleaning as needed.
- Follow all company policies regarding loss prevention, safety, and customer privacy.
- Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth daily operations.
- 1–2 years of experience in customer service or retail (cash handling preferred).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
- Reliable and punctual, with weekend and seasonal flexibility.
- Basic familiarity with plants or garden products is a plus but not required.
- Professional phone etiquette
- Knowledge of Point-of-Sale systems