| Grocery Cashier |
| What do you do? |
| I am a part-time cashier and bagger at a regional grocery store chain. |
| Advantages and disadvantages of this job |
| The advantages of this job are the schedule is easy to adjust, flexible in hours, and you can work any time of day from 6:00 am-10:00pm. The cons are low pay around $7.50, a stressful environment, threats from the corporate office, and ill-tempered management. |
| This job is: |
| Part-time |
| How many hours a week is this job? |
| Less than 20 hours a week More than 20 hours a week Flexible |
| When do you work? |
| Flexible |
| How much control do you have over your work schedule? |
| Well at this store you set your own semi-permanent schedule. It’s fairly easy to change your work availability and ask days off. |
| Could I bring my child or pet to work? |
| Not a chance! |
| More Details |
| It’s a grocery store |
| Do you have to own a car? |
| No |
| Work environment |
| Mostly inside |
| Is there anything to be aware of in the environment? |
| You do have to stand for 8 hours but I personally don’t feel that is a big deal, customers are not afraid to insult you an anything from your voice to your height so if you are senstive this is probably not the position for you, and you should probably be able to lift at least 30 pounds up and be able to gold it up long enough to scan. |
| Is there a dress code? |
| Yes |
| How do you dress? |
| Uniform |
| How do you dress for work? |
| Company polo, black, grey, or tan pants and an apron. |
| Is this job: |
| Fast-paced |
| Level of Responsibility |
| Low (There is nothing that can’t be handled by someone else there.) |
| Is this job physically demanding? |
| On your feet all day Have to lift heavy things |
| Co-Workers |
| Work with a lot of people Work as part of a team |
| Management |
| You mostly work independently. |
| How much initiative and/or authority do you have? |
| None but customers will treat you as though you are directly in control of every aspect of the store. |
| What does this job pay entry level? |
| 7.25 |
| What could it pay later? |
| 8.50 after 5 years |
| Are there bonuses for working holidays? |
| No |
| Job Requirements: What skills does this job require? |
| People skills, patience, and quick with your hands |
| Do you have to go to school to get this job? |
| No. |
| What previous experience would help? |
| Working in retail preferably a grocery store. |
| What practical skills do you need? |
| Good at math Good at explaining things Enjoy talking to people Good listener |
| What do you like best about this job? |
| You get to move around and talk to people all day. |
| Who would you recommend this job to? |
| People that need supplemental income or adolescents. |
Grocery Cashier