Cashier

Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities

• Rings up customer purchases and receive payments for product sold- whether by cash, check, credit cards, or automatic debits.
• Issues receipts to customers for products bought; make necessary refunds, credits, or change to customers.
• Provides assistance to customers by making available information on products, and their benefits.
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with the public, especially customers and with co-workers. Address customer concerns.
• Keeps records of transaction totals and maintain confidentiality of company sales and records.
• Accurately complete shift reports, temperature check reports…etc.
• Accurately verify cash drawer count at start of every shift.
• Greets customers as they enter the store premises and as they leave.
• Ensures that the checkout area is always clean and in order.
• Stocks shelves in the store and include price tags on each item on the shelve.
• Operates car wash (if applicable).
• Empty trash cans using required safety equipment.
• Properly clean and sanitize restrooms (including “uncomfortable” messes).
• Monitor entire lot for trash.
• Provides on-the-job training when asked.
• Computes every transaction.
• Complete any other duties as assigned.

Job requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be highly organized with strong ability to multi-task.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment; agile, flexible and resilient.
• Good customer service skills.
• Basic math skills: The cashier must have a fair knowledge of basic calculations.
• Excellent communication skills: This position involves interaction with the public and as such requires the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Self-motivated with the ability to follow directions.
• Ability to get tasks done with little or no supervision.
• Ability to operate cash register and work with numbers.
• Ability to pay attention to details.

Minimum Education and Experience

NA

Preferred Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent
Previous work experience as a store clerk is strongly desired

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations (note if Required or Preferred)

• Have or be able to obtain a food handlers card at start of position
• Attend Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
• Attend and pass any other required training

Equipment and Software Requirements

• The convenience store cashier should have the ability to operate the computer system and other necessary IT gadgets

Position Location/Working Conditions/Equipment

• Exposure to chemicals – such as cleaning/disinfecting agents

Physical Requirements

• Typically standing or walking – generally up to 4 hours at a time
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Occasional lifting (40 lbs.)

Equipment

• Cash Register