cashier Job

Cashiers operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions. They are employed in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments.

Greet customers
Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
Weigh produce and bulk foods
Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit
Wrap or place merchandise in bags
Provide information to customers
Assist sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection
Calculate foreign currency exchange
Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales
Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
May accept reservations and take-out orders
May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.

Overview
Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities
Tasks
Operate cash register
Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
Scan items
Receive payment for goods or services
Calculate daily/shift payments received and reconcile with total sales
Suggestive selling
Stock shelves and clean counter area
Greet customers
Accept reservations or take-out orders
Wrap or place merchandise in bags
Provide customer service
Monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment when necessary
Participate in promotional activities
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
Electronic cash register
Interac machine
Price scanner
Computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering system
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling