cashier

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work setting:

• Relocation costs covered by employer.
• Willing to relocate.
• Gas bar.
• Supermarket/grocery store.
• Retail business.

Tasks:

• Operate cash register.
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments.
• Scan items.
• Tabulate total payment for goods or services required.
• 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.
• Wrap or place merchandise in bags.
• Provide customer service.
• Monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment when necessary.
• Participate in promotional activities.
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Electronic cash register.
• Interac machine.
• Price scanner.
• Computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering system.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Reliability.
• Dependability.
• Maturity.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.
• Shift.
• Morning.
• Night.

Experience:

• Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site housing options.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.