Cashier Job Description
Cashier Job Description Template
A Cashier handles financial transactions, processes customer payments, and maintains accurate records of transactions. Key responsibilities include issuing receipts, refunds, and change, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
- Cash handling - receiving and processing payments from customers
- Ensuring accuracy of transactions - counting and verifying cash at the beginning and end of each shift
- Assisting customers - answering questions, providing information, and resolving complaints
- Balancing cash drawer - ensuring that the amount of cash in the drawer matches the sales receipts
- Maintaining clean and organized checkout area - including cleaning equipment, sweeping floors, and removing trash
- Operating cash register and scanning items - accurately processing sales transactions
- Following company policies and procedures - including handling returns, exchanges, and voids
- Promoting sales - suggesting additional items and providing promotional information to customers
Requirements:
- Excellent math and numerical skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Good customer service and communication skills
- Ability to handle cash, credit, and debit transactions
- Familiarity with basic computer skills and software
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings
- Previous cashier or retail experience is preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent education is required