Kitchen Kaboodle is Portland’s local kitchen, housewares and furniture store, since 1975. We are hiring motivated team players for full and part-time positions who love kitchen, lifestyle and organization as much as we do! We offer a fun working environment and pride ourselves on our friendly, knowledgeable staff who give great customer service and have a passion for the great products we sell.

CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS

• Part time Sales Associate - NW PDX Store

• Merchandising Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Merchandising Assistant

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Merchandising Assistant for Kitchen Kaboodle is expected to work with and support the Director of Merchandising and participate in all tasks associated with implementing the merchandising plan at our 4 retail locations. Must have attention to detail, and the ability to follow through and implement merchandising plans and instructions. Previous merchandising experience and/or a background in design is helpful but not required. The position will involve, but is not limited to, building and moving fixtures and fixture parts, moving and rearranging product according to guidelines, and assisting in the creation and maintenance of visual displays.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the Director of Merchandising or work independently on assigned tasks by the Director of Merchandising. From time to time, and as directed, work with other members of the Merchandising Team.
Capable of learning functional use of our Point-of-Sale software and ADP via our work computers.
Stand, walk, squat, and lift frequently for a minimum of 90% of your assigned shift while moving products or items used in displays.
The position will require that the person be able to work at any/all our four locations (NW Portland, NE Portland, Tigard, Hillsboro), so reliable personal transportation or comfort with the use of public transportation is necessary. Hours are 8-4 and 3 days a week during weekdays only. The specific weekdays of work will be determined by the Director of Merchandising and the candidate.

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer the phone and communicate clearly.
Help customers and staff from time to time with questions about product.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: Prefer high school graduate. Work experience is an acceptable substitute.
Experience: We are willing to train anyone who wants to enter or reenter the workforce if they can demonstrate the ability to fulfill the major duties and responsibilities and requirements of this role.
Uniforms: Kitchen Kaboodle does not have any uniform or shoe allowance, but employees are required to dress neatly, cleanly, and casually with guidelines.
Other: Must be able read, write, and count at a high school level of proficiency and be fluent in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Persons hired for any Merchandising Assistant position must be physically capable of a variety of physical and manual work. The employee must have a full range of motion in their arms, hands, feet, and legs and be able to lift 25-30 lbs. independently and often throughout each shift. In addition, as part of this job, the employee will be expected to move freely throughout the store to walk, lift, carry, squat, and use a 4-step ladder for product placement.

Sales Associate

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

People hired as a salesperson for Kitchen Kaboodle are expected to be able to participate in all tasks associated with our retail stores including but not limited to:

• working with customers and other staff in a professional, courteous manner that creates a positive sales environment and helps to reach sales goals.

• Using computer software for sales and cashiering

• Fulfill other duties associated with a retail location including but not limited to putting away stock, cleaning and maintenance of the store, attending all meetings as needed

• Working scheduled shifts

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Courteously and professionally assist our customers, other Kitchen Kaboodle co-workers and related professionals who work in our stores.

• Capable of learning functional use of our Point-of-Sale software in Celerant and ADP via our work computers.

• Stand and walk for a minimum of 90% of your assigned shift.

• Put away stock in designated areas for potentially 50% of your assigned shift.

• Capable of following written and oral instructions related to Customer Service, Sales, and Training all store related procedures as needed.

• Participate in mandatory employee meetings related to Sales, Customer Service, or safety meetings which may occur on a during workday, on designated day off, or be added before opening or closing as needed.

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer the phone and communicate clearly.

• Assist with any chores associated with keeping the store looking well maintained and tidy.

• Follow directions from the Head Merchandiser or relayed to the person in charge in relation to display presentation and organization as requested.

• Help tidy and declutter workstations, common customer areas, breakroom, and stockroom throughout each workday.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education: Prefer high school graduate. Work experience is an acceptable substitute.

Experience: We are willing to train anyone who wants to enter or reenter the workforce if they can demonstrate the ability to fulfill our major duties and responsibilities.

Uniforms: Kitchen Kaboodle does not have any uniform or shoe allowance, but employees are expected to be able to dress casually with guidelines.

Other: Must be able read, write, and count at a high school level of proficiency and fluency in English.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Persons hired for any Salesperson position must be physically capable of a variety of work. All employees should have a full range of motion in their arms, hands, feet, and legs. Workers must be capable of unpacking, storing, or stacking housewares which will require the ability to repetitively lift 1- 25 lbs. independently. As part of this job, each employee will be required to move freely throughout the store to walk, lift, carry, squat, and bend to move products and supplies while assisting customers and coworkers and cleaning and maintenance of the store.