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Duties and Tasks
Cashiers may perform the following tasks: - receive goods selected by the customer and operate cash registers
- talk with other staff where there is doubt about a particular price
- receive payment for goods from customers and provide change as shown by the electronic cash register
- weigh, wrap or pack goods and remove price tags and special security tabs
- help customers find products in the store
- price items with a price gun and rotate stock by bringing the old stock forward on the shelves during quieter times
- process payment for accounts such as telephone or electricity bills and issue receipts
- work out totals for cash and other takings at the end of each working day
- count and prepare money for deposit in a bank or building society
- keep records of amounts received and paid, and regularly check the cash balance against this record
- operate automatic ticket-issuing machines and other computerised equipment.
Specialisations
With experience, cashiers may move into clerical, accounts, sales areas or into supervision.
Office Cashier
Service Station Cashier
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