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Cashier at Aramark

Aramark Buffalo, WV

Job Description

Job Description

We?re looking for a ?Cashier? because ?Being Awesome? isn?t a job title we can use.

The perfect recipe for a Cashier on our team? A bit of sugar and spice, and a pinch of everything nice! Our best Cashiers love greeting guests, solving problems, and are great at keeping track of operations. You?ll be responsible for processing transactions, balancing cash, and providing the best-of-the-best in customer service.

On our team, not only will you be able to ignite your own passion, but you?ll join a team of people who love being awesome every day.

Job Responsibilities

? Accurately operate a register/POS and handle cash and credit card transactions.
? Greet and assist customers while anticipating their needs
? Count, organize and balance cash drawer, fill out the cashier slip and make deposits
? Adheres to Aramark?s cash handling policies and procedures
? Understand and be knowledgeable of the merchandise for sale to assist customers and accurately process transactions
? Complete opening and closing procedures as assigned for unit based on operating hours
? Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment during service and at the end of shift.
? Ensure product in location is stocked to appropriate levels throughout service and replenish items as needed.
? Follow all safety policies and procedures

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

? Previous customer service experience preferred
? Previous cash handling experience preferred
? Basic math & counting skills required
? Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
? Complete Food Handler and Alcohol Service trainings as required by location

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

Typical mid-level pay: $31k for Cashiers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$31k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$23k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $38k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Candidate-favored
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
High mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-10%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
542,600 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: No formal educational credential

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024