cashier

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Retail business.

Tasks:

• Operate cash register.
• Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments.
• Scan items.
• 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.
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products.

Security and safety:

Reference required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Team player.
• Reliability.
• Dependability.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Support for youths:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
• 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.