Cashier resume example
A cashier resume needs to show accuracy, speed and a friendly manner. This example keeps it short and clear, with numbers that prove you can be trusted with money.
Called a CV in the UK, Ireland, India, Africa, Australia and many other places, and a resume in North America. The layout below works for both.
Aisha Bello
Cashier | Supermarket and Convenience Retail | Accurate and Reliable
Lagos, Nigeria aisha.bello@example.com
Summary
Accurate, friendly cashier with two and a half years in supermarket and convenience stores. Handles busy queues calmly, balances tills without errors and helps customers with a smile. Available for early, late and weekend shifts.
Skills
- Cash and card handling
- Till balancing
- POS and barcode scanners
- Mobile and contactless payments
- Customer service
- Age-restricted sales checks
- Refunds and exchanges
- Queue management
- Basic stock counting
- Teamwork
Experience
Cashier
Mar 2023 to Present
Oja Fresh Supermarkets, Lagos, Nigeria
- Process around 200 transactions per shift across cash, card and mobile payments.
- Balanced my till to within ₦0 on 98% of shifts over 18 months.
- Trained 5 new cashiers on the till system and store refund policy.
- Helped reduce average queue time during the evening rush by opening the express lane and calling for backup early.
Sales Assistant and Cashier
Jun 2022 to Feb 2023
Corner Plus Convenience Store, Lagos, Nigeria
- Worked the till and restocked shelves in a small store open 7 days a week.
- Counted and recorded daily stock deliveries of 30+ product lines.
- Received positive customer comments in the store feedback book 12 times.
Education
West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)Adeyemi Community Secondary School, Lagos, Nigeria
2021
Languages
English (fluent) · Yoruba (native) · Hausa (conversational)
This example is fictional: the person, employers and figures are invented to show good structure. Use it as a guide and write your own, true details.
What makes this resume work
- 1Till accuracy is shown as a percentage, the single most important fact for a cashier.
- 2Transaction volume tells the manager you can handle busy shifts.
- 3Payment types are listed, which helps if the job advert mentions specific systems.
- 4It fits on one page, which is right for this kind of role.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing a two-page resume for an entry-level cashier role.
- Leaving out your shift availability.
- Not mentioning cash handling accuracy, which is the main thing employers worry about.
Applying for a cashier job?
Pair your resume with a short, specific cover letter. See the cashier cover letter example, or draft your own with the cover letter generator.
Questions people ask
What skills should a cashier put on a resume?
Cash handling, till balancing, POS systems, customer service, and handling refunds are the core ones. Add age-restricted sales checks and mobile payments if they apply in your country.
How long should a cashier resume be?
One page is enough. Keep it to your contact details, a short summary, skills, two or three jobs, and education.