Cashier CV Example
In cashier roles the first thing an employer looks for is trust: are your till discrepancies low, are you fast, do you get on well with customers? A good cashier CV shows all three with clear numbers. The example, ready-made template and tips below let you build your own CV in minutes. Keep it one page and free of photos or personal details.
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Emma Clarke
Cashier / Till Supervisor
Leeds, UK
Summary
Cashier with 4 years of supermarket and chain-store experience. Served an average of 350 customers a day and kept my till discrepancy close to zero (under 0.1%) over the last 2 years. Fast and accurate during peak hours, resolving customer complaints on the spot at the till. Fully confident with EPOS, barcode scanning and cash/card transactions.
Experience
Cashier · Tesco
Jan 2022 – Present- ›Kept the till discrepancy below 0.1% across 350+ customer transactions a day, performing above the store average.
- ›Cut queue waiting times on busy evening shifts and won the branch top spot in customer satisfaction surveys.
- ›Trained 6 newly hired cashiers on EPOS and till cash-up, helping them adapt quickly.
Cashier · Aldi
Jul 2020 – Dec 2021- ›Handled cash, credit card and contactless transactions accurately, completing the daily till cash-up in full.
- ›Supported shelf-stacking and use-by-date checks, helping reduce the waste rate.
Skills
Education
BTEC — Retail and Marketing · Leeds City College (2016 – 2020)
What to Highlight in a Cashier CV
- ✓Always state your till discrepancy rate — "under 0.1% discrepancy" is the strongest proof of your reliability.
- ✓Give the number of customers/transactions you handle a day; it shows your speed and stamina.
- ✓Say that you cover busy hours, weekend and bank-holiday shifts — employers value flexibility.
- ✓Name the systems you use clearly (EPOS, card terminals, self-checkout).
- ✓Make one thing stand out: if you trained new staff or became a till supervisor, highlight it.
Technical Skills
- •EPOS and barcode use
- •Cash counting and till cash-up
- •Credit and contactless card transactions
- •Till discrepancy reporting
- •Counterfeit note/card detection
- •Basic Excel and end-of-day reporting
Soft Skills
- •Friendliness and patience
- •Accuracy and error-free work
- •Composure under pressure
- •Honesty and reliability
Common Mistakes
- ✕Just saying "worked as a cashier" without numerical results like discrepancy rate or customer count.
- ✕Filling the CV with fancy academic sentences — employers want plain, clear wording.
- ✕Not stating your shift flexibility and weekend availability.
- ✕Sending a CV with missing contact details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I write on a cashier CV if I have no experience?
Highlight any experience involving money/accounts (canteen, market stall, family business, volunteer sales) and skills like attention, honesty and fast learning. Say you are keen to learn systems such as card terminals and EPOS.
What do I write if I do not know my till discrepancy rate?
If you do not know the figure, use phrases like "completed every till cash-up in full" or "worked without shortages or overages". Do not invent an exaggerated number; it comes up in the interview.
Which skills should I list at the top?
Put fast, accurate cash handling, EPOS use and customer service at the top. That is the priority order for the employer.
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