Many people don’t know what a cashier is called at a racetrack. Truth be told, there is not a single specific job title that you need to know about in order to work at a racetrack. However, there are some tasks that you will need to perform as a cashier that may not be apparent by just looking at their title. Here is the lowdown on what a cashier is called at a racetrack.
Collecting Tickets And Checks
One of the first things that you will do when you get to the racetrack is to collect tickets and checks. Most places will automatically give you a check for the race purchases, but you will need to come back later and deposit it into the bank. You can also ask the race stewards for tickets for the upcoming races. Sometimes they will give you a few to distribute as you see fit.
Ticket collecting will vary from venue to venue and will depend on how many tickets you need to collect. Some places might only give you a certain amount and you will need to go above and beyond to meet your goal. You might want to start by looking for people who won’t be making their usual day-of-race purchases and approach them before the big day of the race. Also, be sure to check for scalping (buying a large number of tickets at a cheaper price and then reselling them at a profit). This is illegal and the stewards will usually take action against people who engage in this practice. It’s also common knowledge that certain individuals (usually those who won’t be contributing much to the community) try to game the system by purchasing tickets at above face value and avoiding paying the normal price.
Checking Bags And Carriers
Once you have collected all of the tickets and checks, it’s time to check the bags and carriers. This is where things can get a little bit tricky and you need to exercise a little bit of craftiness to get the job done. If you are someone who likes to work fast, you can either look for a bag or carrier that is already partially filled with items and just need to be checked or go through all of the bags and carriers and see if any contain prohibited items. Some bags and carriers might be checked by hand, while others will go through a machine. Find out what kind of machine the facility uses and prepare to be at the front of the line when it’s time for your bag or carrier to be checked.
After collecting all of the bags and carriers, it’s time to head to the next step. However, before you go, be sure to hang up your wristband (you will need this to enter the racetrack).
Depositing Tickets And Checks
Once at the next step, you will need to deposit all of the tickets and checks into the bank. Be sure to ask the race stewards if there is any special procedure that you need to follow in order to deposit your funds. They may have specific requirements such as going through a certain number of tickets or checks to meet the minimum requirement for that division.
If everything goes smoothly, you will deposit your funds into your account and be on your way to the next step. However, if you have any problems, you will need to speak to the bank manager or the head of security in order to get the situation resolved. Most banks have high customer satisfaction rates, so you shouldn’t have any trouble getting your money back once the problem is resolved.
Now that you are almost finished with your first day of work, you might be wondering what the next step is. The next step is up to you. Many people choose to walk around the track and look at the different cars or go for a drive and have some fun. Whatever you do, just make sure to have some fun while you are working. It’s a tough job, but someone is paying you for it.