How to hire a cashier/deli clerk

How to hire a cashier/deli clerk, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cashier/deli clerk hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cashier/deli clerk job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cashier/deli clerk
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The cashier/deli clerk hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a cashier/deli clerk to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a cashier/deli clerk that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of cashier/deli clerk salaries for various roles:

   Type of Cashier/Deli Clerk	Description	Hourly rate
   Cashier/Deli Clerk	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$11-15
   Seasonal Cashier	A seasonal cashier is an employee hired for a predetermined time in the retail industry. Seasonal cashiers utilize basic mathematics and computation... Show more	$11-17
   Service Cashier	Service cashiers are employees who take charge of the cash registers in banks or any other institutions. Primarily, cashiers receive payments and issue receipts to customers... Show more	$11-16

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Sanitation Guidelines
   • Food Safety
   • Slicers
   • Customer Orders
   • Hot Food
   • Groceries
   • Slice Meat
   • Front End
   • Stock Shelves
   • Deli Meats
   • Food Orders
   • Sales Floor
   • POS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Open and close deli; schedule work hour coverage; manage and monitor deli cleanliness code; customer service.
   • Fill fryers with food that go into the fresh fast food section of deli.
   • Operate heavy equipment, such as pallet jacks, deli meat slicers, steam tables, food warmers and cashier.
   • Perform all cashier relate duties including receipt of cash, reconciliation of register and bagging groceries at point of sale.
   • Utilize machinery equipment (blenders, food processors, slicers), organize store materials, clean and sanitize the store.
   • Provide customer support services- bagging and/or carrying out groceries.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cashier/deli clerk job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A cashier/deli clerk can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, cashier/deli clerks' average salary in louisiana is 41% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cashier/deli clerks 25% less than senior-level cashier/deli clerks.
   • Certifications. A cashier/deli clerk with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a cashier/deli clerk's salary.

   Average cashier/deli clerk salary

   $13.62hourly

   $28,325 yearly

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   Entry-level cashier/deli clerk salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a cashier/deli clerk job description

   A cashier/deli clerk job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cashier/deli clerk job description:

   Cashier/deli clerk job description example

   Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center is located in Breckenridge, Colorado - the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Nestled between the mountain and Main Street, at Beaver Run you're just a few steps away from the ski slopes in the winter and the hiking trails in the summer. With 40,000 square feet of conference and meeting spaces, Beaver Run is the largest conference center in Breckenridge with the most scenic views and most professional team, services and amenities.

   The Skywalk Deli and Market is a sundries market and café which sells coffee/lattés, grab-and-go food, and various market items. During winter, it serves as a quick stop on the way to the slopes in the morning, during a break from skiing in the afternoon, and down from a room when guests need a quick resupply from the market. This outlet is part café, part quick service restaurant, and part convenience store.

   What You'll Do:

   The Cashier will be the primary operator within our Deli and Market. This position will handle transactions at the register; stock and clean the outlet; create coffee-based drinks and serve food; and serve as a guest service and information hub. The ideal candidate will come with a strong customer service background, a self-starter mentality, and pride in maintaining a presentable storefront for our guests. Candidates must be comfortable in fast-paced, customer-focused settings Part-time seasonal position with flexible scheduling.

   Position starts at $16.00/hr + Tips (Potential to make up to $22/hr through winter season)

   Duties/Responsibilities:

   • Accurately process guest transactions using our Point-of-Sale system
   • Maintain a balanced cash drawer
   • Answer guest questions and address any concerns
   • Stock market shelves and displays
   • Brew and create coffee and lattés
   • Keep storefront and service areas clean and presentable

   What You'll Bring:

   • 1+ years cash handling/cashiering experience - preferred
   • 1+ years barista experience - preferred

   • Proficiency in written and spoken English - required

   What We Offer:

   • Opportunity for bonuses based on performance and time worked
   • On-site parking steps away from the lifts
   • Employee ski pass purchasing program
   • Hotel + Dining discounts

   
   
   

   This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive representation of the tasks and duties. Other duties and tasks may be assigned as business dictates.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cashier/deli clerk for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cashier/deli clerks they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cashier/deli clerks who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cashier/deli clerk job on Zippia to find and recruit cashier/deli clerk candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting cashier/deli clerks requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cashier/deli clerk

   Once you have selected a candidate for the cashier/deli clerk position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new cashier/deli clerk. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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