Chester-based Part-time Student Cashier Opening | Hiring

Role Based in Chester

Role Essentials

• Company: ALDI
• Worksite: Chester, VA
• Job Title: Part-time Student Cashier
• This Chester-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our ALDI team in Chester, VA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Chester, a key hub for the Retail And Grocery industry.

Rewards

• Pay: $20-$24/Hour (approx. $26.8k/Year)
• Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
• Stable workload with modern tooling and processes.

Day-to-Day

• This role centers on your professional skills within the Retail And Grocery space in Chester.

Company Overview

ALDI is a recognized global leader in the retail grocery sector, operating a high-efficiency store model focused on providing premium-quality groceries at prices competitors cannot match. Our culture is rooted in operational excellence, simplicity, continuous improvement, and mutual respect. ALDI invests heavily in its workforce, offering market-leading hourly pay, flexible shifts for student employees, comprehensive benefits, and excellent resume-building experiences for college students preparing for their future careers.

Role Description

The ALDI Part-Time Student Cashier position provides undergraduate and graduate students with an ideal part-time opportunity featuring flexible evening and weekend scheduling. Student Cashiers operate seated point-of-sale registers, handling high-speed item scanning, cash transactions, and electronic payments while delivering exceptional service to shoppers. Beyond register operations, student cashiers assist with front-end store conditioning, cart collection, and shelf replenishment. This position offers flexible hours around class schedules, excellent hourly earnings, and practical experience in financial transactions and customer relationship management. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence at the store with zero remote work options.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute rapid item scanning at seated POS registers, maintaining company scan-speed targets while ensuring item accuracy.
• Process cash payments, credit/debit card transactions, and electronic benefits transfers securely and accurately.
• Resolve customer inquiries at checkout politely, providing helpful information about products and store policies.
• Maintain cleanliness across register lanes, sanitizing checkout belts, counter surfaces, and card readers continuously.
• Collect shopping carts from parking lot corrals and organize entrance cart bays cleanly.
• Assist with front-facing merchandise on sales shelves near checkout lanes during quieter customer periods.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, or vocational institution (or High School Diploma/GED).
• Basic mathematical skills and comfort handling cash transactions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and customer-focused service mindset.
• Physical capability to sit, stand, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs during active cashiering shifts.

Job Type & Schedule

• Job Type: Part-Time / Student Position (100% On-Site).
• Schedule: Flexible part-time hours tailored for college students, including afternoon, evening, and weekend options.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay rates with annual step-up wage progression.
• Tuition assistance eligibility and educational support programs.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match options for eligible part-time hours.
• Flexible scheduling built around class timetables and exam schedules.
• Paid time off accrual and paid holiday premiums.