Cafeteria clerk vs cashier/overnight stock

The differences between cafeteria clerks and cashiers/overnight stock can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a cafeteria clerk has an average salary of $35,040, which is higher than the $30,312 average annual salary of a cashier/overnight stock.

The top three skills for a cafeteria clerk include federal regulations, kitchen appliances and bank deposits. The most important skills for a cashier/overnight stock are store shelves, stock shelves, and sales floor.

Cafeteria clerk vs cashier/overnight stock overview

	Cafeteria Clerk	Cashier/Overnight Stock
Yearly salary	$35,040	$30,312
Hourly rate	$16.85	$14.57
Growth rate	-10%	-10%
Number of jobs	67,247	433,119
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 54%
Average age	34	34
Years of experience	-	-

Cafeteria clerk vs cashier/overnight stock salary

Cafeteria clerks and cashiers/overnight stock have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cafeteria Clerk	Cashier/Overnight Stock
Average salary	$35,040	$30,312
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $46,000	Between $25,000 And $36,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between cafeteria clerk and cashier/overnight stock education

There are a few differences between a cafeteria clerk and a cashier/overnight stock in terms of educational background:

	Cafeteria Clerk	Cashier/Overnight Stock
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 50%	High School Diploma, 54%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	-

Cafeteria clerk vs cashier/overnight stock demographics

Here are the differences between cafeteria clerks' and cashiers/overnight stock' demographics:

	Cafeteria Clerk	Cashier/Overnight Stock
Average age	34	34
Gender ratio	Male, 13.5% Female, 86.5%	Male, 47.8% Female, 52.2%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.2% Unknown, 5.6% Hispanic or Latino, 20.5% Asian, 9.2% White, 54.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 10.8% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.4% Asian, 7.1% White, 57.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between cafeteria clerk and cashier/overnight stock duties and responsibilities

Cafeteria clerk example responsibilities.

Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors; using soapy water or other cleaning solution, sponges, and squeegees.
Review and verify payroll reports for accuracy and makes necessary adjustments or corrections through journal entries or other establish procedure.
Prepare confidential reports, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, organizational charts and other documents as required.

Cashier/overnight stock example responsibilities.

Manage jewelry stock and inventory balances accurately.
provide exceptional customer service, ability to do basic mathematics
Process orders on a POS terminal with accuracy and monitor inventory control.
Operate the POS system to process cash and credit card purchases, and ensure that correct change and receipts are tendered.
Work cash register and bag customer groceries
Gain extensive mathematics and calculation skills.

Cafeteria clerk vs cashier/overnight stock skills

Common cafeteria clerk skills

Federal Regulations, 55%
Kitchen Appliances, 25%
Bank Deposits, 12%
Data Entry, 8%

Common cashier/overnight stock skills

Store Shelves, 32%
Stock Shelves, 13%
Sales Floor, 10%
Customer Service, 5%
Pallet Jack, 4%
Cash Drawers, 3%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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