What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Cashier position at ALPENA SOURDOUGH BAKERY?
Now Hiring: Seasonal Store Cashier – Alpena Sourdough & Health Store
Water Street Commons, Downtown Alpena — 123 Water Street
Summer vibes. Great pay. Real responsibility.
About Us
Alpena Sourdough is a local artisan bakery and wellness hub, known for our hand-crafted sourdough, real ingredients, and passion for health and wellness. We operate seasonally in the heart of Alpena at the brand new Water Street Commons market plaza, and are looking for a confident, responsible, and self-motivated individual to take the reins as our Seasonal Store Cashier.
About the Role
This is a temporary, independent contractor position, perfect for students or young professionals looking to take on a meaningful summer project. You'll manage the retail storefront, promote health sourdough goodness, and have creative control over the way you sell. You’ll be trained in our Square Register POS system and provided with product knowledge, but how you present, sell, and organize the space is up to you. Think of it as your own pop-up shop.
What You’ll Do
- Operate the Alpena Sourdough retail stand with confidence and professionalism
- Sell a variety of fresh sourdough loaves, baked goods, and all-natural wellness products
- Engage customers, answer questions, and share the story behind our mission
- Manage cash and card transactions via Square POS
- Maintain cleanliness and visual appeal of the store
- Take ownership of merchandising decisions and product arrangement
- Choose your own methods for attracting customers, driving sales, and managing the day
- Coordinate inventory updates and restocking (training provided)
- Be the face of Alpena Sourdough during your shift!
Qualifications
- Must be 16 years or older
- Retail or customer-facing experience preferred, but not required
- Interest in baking, health, and wellness a big plus!
- Responsible, reliable, and enthusiastic about engaging with people
- Ability to manage tasks independently and maintain professionalism
- Strong communication and basic math skills
Additional Info
- This is a seasonal and contract-based position (not employment)
- This project is perfect for young students, as it ends before the Alpena Fall semester
- Flexible shifts – you determine how best to run the store during your scheduled days
- You’ll have creative control of the shop layout and selling approach
- No employee benefits are included; this is not an employee role
- A perfect opportunity to learn how to run your own business in a supportive environment!
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $840.00 per month
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $840