Cashier Job Description Template

Job title

Cashier

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable cashier to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will scan items and verify prices, accept cash, card and mobile payments and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Scan items and verify prices
• Accept cash, card and mobile payments
• Count and give correct change
• Apply coupons, discounts and loyalty rewards
• Check IDs for age-restricted items
• Bag purchases carefully
• Balance the cash drawer
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Working knowledge of pos operation and cash handling
• Friendliness and accuracy
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• NRF Foundation RISE Up Customer Service
• Responsible alcohol and tobacco sales training
• Food handler card
• Experience with POS registers and scanners

Skills

• Payment processing
• Age verification
• Coupons and discounts
• Drawer balancing
• Patience
• Speed

Work environment and schedule

Cashiers work in grocery stores, retail stores, gas stations, restaurants and pharmacies, standing at registers for most of the shift. Shifts include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, with many part-time options.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.