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Courtesy Clerk

Hy-Vee · Geneseo, IL · $15.00–$18.75 an hour · Part time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Why do you want to work as a courtesy clerk at Hy-Vee?

What they are checking: Interest in helping people and staying active, which fits the role.

Tell me about a time you helped someone without being asked.

What they are checking: A service attitude that matches Hy-Vee's helpful smile promise.

How do you handle gathering carts outside in bad weather?

What they are checking: Willingness to do the physical parts of the job in all conditions.

How would you balance school or other commitments with your work schedule?

What they are checking: Reliability with scheduling, which matters for entry-level roles.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team.

What they are checking: Teamwork and willingness to lend a hand where needed.

What would you do

A customer has a heavy cart and asks for help to their car. What do you do?

What they are checking: Helpfulness and safety in the parking lot.

You see a spill in an aisle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Quick action to prevent slips and falls, a key safety duty.

How do you stay busy when the front end is slow?

What they are checking: Initiative to clean, return items or gather carts without being told.

A customer asks where something is and you don't know. How do you help?

What they are checking: Going out of the way to find the answer rather than guessing.

About the work

How do you bag groceries so nothing gets crushed or spoiled?

What they are checking: Care in packing, like keeping eggs and bread safe and cold items together.

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The full job description

As published by Hy-Vee.

Additional Considerations (if any): - At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. Job Description: Job Title: Courtesy Clerk Department: General FLSA: Hourly Revision Date: 07/2026 About Hy-Vee At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We're seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers' lives easier, healthier and happier. The Role and Why It's Important Our Courtesy Clerks are an essential part of the Hy-Vee experience, helping customers from the register all the way to their car and keeping the store clean, stocked, and welcoming for everyone who walks through the door. In this role, you'll package purchases, assist customers, maintain the store, and lend a hand wherever you are needed. If you enjoy staying active, love helping people, and take pride in a store that looks and feels great, we'd love to have you on our team. What You'll Do No two shifts are exactly the same, but here's what you can expect: • Provide prompt, friendly customer service by greeting customers with a smile, learning their names, and going out of your way to make every visit a great one • Package customer purchases and assist customers in transporting them to their mode of transportation • Bring carts in from the parking lot and cart corrals throughout your shift • Clean registers, restrooms, the break room, and the backroom, and sweep and mop floors as needed • Clean the can redemption area and empty recycle bins where applicable • Stock, face, and rotate merchandise, clean shelves, understand shelf tags, and know the location of merchandise in the store and backroom • Pull product forward on shelves to maintain a full, organized appearance • Check prices on products as needed • Maintain front end supplies including paper and plastic bags, receipt paper, and other necessary items • Help train new courtesy clerks • Deliver product to customers and assist in all departments as requested within wage and hour guidelines • Shovel, salt, and sand walkways as needed • Work with co-workers as a team to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant work environment • Assist in other areas of the store as needed and take on special projects as assigned • Maintain strict adherence to personal hygiene, dress standards, and all Hy-Vee policies and store guidelines • Report to work when scheduled and on time Your Skills To be successful, you'll need to be able to: • Follow detailed written or verbal instructions and work through tasks with a few concrete variables • Perform simple addition and subtraction, copy figures, and count and record accurately • Understand and follow verbal or demonstrated directions and communicate supply needs orally or in writing • Work effectively as part of a team to keep the store clean and customers happy Reporting Relationships Accountable and Reports to: Store Director; Store Manager; Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home; Service Managers Education and Experience • No education or experience requirements; we will provide all the training you need to succeed Physical Requirements • Frequently stand and walk throughout a shift in sales, food service, or delivery areas • Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades for food preparation • Where applicable to the role: exposure to heat- and burn-related hazards associated with cooking, baking, or grilling equipment • Where applicable to the role: ability to operate a delivery vehicle in accordance with applicable DOT standards • Perform repetitive standing, walking, reaching, and bending associated with order fulfillment, POS transactions, and cleaning/sanitation duties ​ Working Environment This role keeps you active throughout the store and surrounding exterior areas. You will have regular exposure to noise, temperature extremes, dampness, dirt, and cleaning chemicals or solvents. Safety is always a priority, and training is provided to help ensure a safe and supportive work environment. The anticipated hourly starting wage for this position is $15.00 to $18.75 depending on experience. For information on company benefits visit Benefits | Hy-Vee . Are you ready to smile, apply today. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.