cashier

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Gas bar
• 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
• Assist customers with self-checkout
• 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
• Reference required

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend

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