Overview
Cashiers operate cash registers, optical price scanners, computers or other equipment to record and accept payment for the purchase of goods, services and admissions. They are employed in stores, restaurants, theatres, recreational and sports establishments, currency exchange booths, government offices, business offices and other service, retail and wholesale establishments.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Greet customers
Establish or identify price of goods, services or admission and tabulate total payment required using electronic or other cash register, optical price scanner or other equipment
Weigh produce and bulk foods
Receive and process payments by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit
Wrap or place merchandise in bags
Provide information to customers
Assist sports spectators and theatre patrons with seat selection
Calculate foreign currency exchange
Calculate total payments received at end of work shift and reconcile with total sales
Verify the age of customers when selling lottery tickets, alcohol or tobacco products
May accept reservations and take-out orders
May also stock shelves and clean check-out counter area.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$36,289
$36,289
$42,505
Job openings
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British Columbia
6,642expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Some secondary school education is usually required. High school diploma may be required by some employers.
A casino gaming licence may be required for cashiers working in gambling casinos.
Additional information
Cashiers may progress to supervisory positions, such as head cashier, with additional training or experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.