How to hire a cashier/delivery driver

How to hire a cashier/delivery driver, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cashier/delivery driver 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/delivery driver job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cashier/delivery driver
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a cashier/delivery driver, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect cashier/delivery driver also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of cashiers/delivery driver.

   Type of Cashier/Delivery Driver	Description	Hourly rate
   Cashier/Delivery Driver	Delivery truck drivers and driver/sales workers pick up, transport, and drop off packages and small shipments within a local region or urban area. They drive trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW)—the combined weight of the vehicle, passengers, and cargo—of 26,000 pounds or less... Show more	$9-16
   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
   Head Cashier	A head cashier is responsible for handling customer's payments efficiently and accurately. Head cashiers assist their colleagues in operating cashier's equipment and customer transactions... Show more	$12-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Orders
   • POS
   • Food Orders
   • Customer Service
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Customer Complaints
   • Phone Orders
   • Food Preparation
   • Computer System
   • Delivery Orders
   • Sales Floor
   • Customers Homes
   • Cash Drawers
   • Stock Shelves

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   Responsibilities:

   • Greet guests and used the POS terminal to transfer food orders to kitchen staff at a delivery/take-out restaurant.
   • Answer phones to take to-go orders and used an online system to take and enter online orders into the POS terminal.
   • Utilize time management skills to facilitate the timely delivery and pickup of residential and corporate packages during the busy holiday season.
   • Represent the Dominos brand both inside the store, and at customers doorsteps.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, cashiers/delivery driver' average salary in arkansas is 36% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cashiers/delivery driver 41% less than senior-level cashiers/delivery driver.
   • Certifications. A cashier/delivery driver 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/delivery driver's salary.

   Average cashier/delivery driver salary

   $12.85hourly

   $26,735 yearly

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   Entry-level cashier/delivery driver salary

   $20,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a cashier/delivery driver job description

   A cashier/delivery driver 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/delivery driver job description:

   Cashier/delivery driver job description example

   Job DescriptionWe love Pasta, Teamwork, Caring People, and a Positive Work Environment. If you love what we love come to join our Team. Maria's Italian Kitchen is now hiring Takeout Delivery Drivers at our Sherman Oaks location. Have FUN in a Fast-Paced and Motivating work environment and earn mileage reimbursement Plus TIPS while doing it. Great for Students and those looking for Part-Time employment. MIK provides Meal Discounts and Medical/Dental Benefits for Eligible Full-Time Team Members and opportunities for advancement where Results gets you where you want to go Faster.
   
   Minimum Wage base pay, plus Mileage Reimbursement, Delivery Fees, and with TIPS earned you can make up to $17.00 to $25 per hour (or more).
   Qualifications: Must have a vehicle. Current MVR. CA Driver's License. At least 2 years of driving experience. This is a DUAL Role as a Driver and Cashier. Cashier experience is a plus.
   Maria's Italian Kitchen is one of those grand American success stories. It began in the Italian quarter of Hoboken, New Jersey, where Maria grew up learning the recipes for real Italian food of Naples from her mother, Luisa. Maria's Italian Kitchen offers a diverse menu offering fresh and flavorful dishes served by our personable and knowledgeable team.
   
   Our passion is our people, Team Members, and Guests alike- our success is driven by Maria's Italian Kitchen's strong company culture of great food, hospitality, and atmosphere.
   
   What does it take to succeed at MIK: You gotta love people Being Genuinely Nice is a Must. Value Quality Service and Food. Be Committed to the job. Be a Team Player. Doing the Right thing, especially when no one is looking. Think about what is best for the Customer, your Co-Worker, and the Company. Know the Value of your Position. Know YOUR Value to the Team. Smile and have FUN at Work!
   
   About Maria's Italian Kitchen:
   
   We LOVE…Pasta, Teamwork, Caring People, and a Positive Work Environment. If you love what we love come JOIN our TEAM. Maria's Italian Kitchen is one of those grand American success stories. It began in the Italian quarter of Hoboken, New Jersey, where Maria grew up learning the recipes for real Italian food of Naples from her mother, Luisa. Maria's Italian Kitchen offers a diverse menu offering fresh and flavorful dishes served by our personable and knowledgeable team.Our passion is our people, Team Members and Guests alike- our success is driven by Maria's Italian Kitchen's strong company culture of great food, hospitality and atmosphere.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cashier/delivery driver 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 cashiers/delivery driver they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cashiers/delivery driver 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/delivery driver job on Zippia to find and recruit cashier/delivery driver candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting cashiers/delivery driver 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.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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/delivery driver

   Once you have selected a candidate for the cashier/delivery driver 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 equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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