Receiving & Sales Associate PT

Description: **Kitchens for Good** **POSITION TITLE:** Receiving \& Sales Associate **REPORTS TO:** Retail Store Manager **FLSA STATUS:** Non\-exempt, PART\-TIME **COMPENSATION:**$17\-$20/Hr. **LOCATION:** San Diego, CA **Who we are:** Kitchens for Good transforms lives through culinary arts. **Position Summary:** The Receiving \& Sales Associate is responsible for receiving, sorting, and pricing donated goods while delivering excellent customer service. This role supports both back\-of\-house receiving operations and front\-of\-store interactions, including answering questions, sharing Kitchens for Good’s mission, and occasionally operating the cash register. The position also assists with basic event coordination for in\-store events and donor engagement activities and plays an active role in training and guiding volunteers working in the store. **Essential Functions \& Responsibilities**: ***Receiving \& Processing*** * Greet donors warmly and safely receive donated items. * Sort, inspect, and categorize donations following quality and safety guidelines. * Price merchandise accurately according to established procedures. * Organize processed items for timely placement on the sales floor. * Maintain a clean and safe receiving and processing area. * Follow all safe lifting and equipment\-handling protocols. ***Customer Service, Mission Engagement \& Sales Support*** * Follow established opening and closing procedures. * Answer customer questions regarding merchandise, pricing, and store policies. * Share Kitchens for Good’s mission and programs with donors and shoppers. * Assist customers on the sales floor by providing product information and support. * Process customer transactions accurately, including handling a variety of payment types, processing returns and exchanges, and balancing the cash register in accordance with policies and procedures. * Respond to customer complaints professionally, ensuring issues are addressed or escalated appro