Cashier (Child Nutrition)

Position Summary

Under basic supervision, the Cashier assists students with meals served by the District; prepares food service and dining areas and assists students with food selection and purchase; assists co-workers with maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen and cafeteria area.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Greets students and other customers; tracks the buying and purchasing of food items; collects cash or tracks electronic purchase of food service items.
• Reconciles and balances drawer; tracks and maintains daily deposits.
• Monitors students to assist with meeting State nutritional value requirements when coming through the serving line;
• Assists with the preparation of breakfast, snacks and lunch; checks the supplies for any damages when delivered.
• Maintains cleanliness of dining room and kitchen areas; sweeps and mop floor; operates and cleans food service equipment; maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Knowledge of -

• Knowledge of appropriate food handling methods and techniques
• Knowledge of district food service policies and procedures
• Knowledge of food service operations including sanitation standards and food preparation
• Knowledge of food service equipment
• USDA regulations

Skill in -

• Calculating payments and cash handling
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating computer related software.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred AND some previous food service cashiering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

Must possess a food handler certification.

Work is performed in an office and kitchen setting. Requires the operation of potentially dangerous tools and equipment and exposure to cleaning chemicals and hot and cold temperatures. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.