supermarket cashier

Work setting

• Supermarket/grocery store

Responsibilities

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
• Stock shelves and clean counter area
• Greet customers
• Wrap or place merchandise in bags
• Weigh produce and bulk foods
• Provide customer service
• Calculate foreign currency exchange
• Monitor all entrances and exits, request proof of payment when necessary
• Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic cash register
• Interac machine
• Price scanner

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

Personal suitability

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