Food Service Worker/Cashier

Cashier needed in High/Middle school setting. Hours are Monday-Friday for 5 hours daily. $14.75 per hour

Position Title: Cashier

Reports To: Nutrition Director

Supervises: None

Classification: Support Staff | Food Service

Terms of Employment: At-will employment | Work schedule per Letter of Assignment

Salary to be determined annually by School Board

Performance will be evaluated by the Nutrition Director in accordance with Board policy

Board Policy Job Description Statement Requirements:

• Must serve as a positive role model.

• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or illegal substance in the workplace in compliance with Policy 4122.01 throughout their employment in the District.

• The Superintendent reserves authority to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary within the scope of the position.

Position Summary:

This position proactively aligns with the District's mission, goals, strategic initiatives, continuous improvement plan and evolving priorities, in accordance with District policies and all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Responsible for efficiently and accurately recording and processing student and staff meal transactions, handling payments, and assisting with food service operations while promoting a positive, inspiring, respectful, and safe environment for all students and staff.

While the core functions remain consistent for the Cashier role, specific duties may differ based on the unique needs of each school building.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Fosters a sense of community and a positive, collaborative environment that promotes trust and respect among staff, students, families, and the District. Maintains effective, regular good communication and collaboration with students and staff.

• Maintains high standards of conduct and safety with students and staff in accordance with District Board Policies and applicable federal, state and local laws, and sanitation and food service regulations.

• Operates point-of-sale (POS) system to record meals and other purchases accurately.

• Collects payments from students and staff using cash, card, or prepaid accounts.

• Monitors student meal accounts and assists with balance inquiries when appropriate.

• Maintains confidentiality of student eligibility for free or reduced meals.

• Ensures accurate daily cash counts and reconciles the cash drawer at the end of each shift.

• Provides excellent customer service and ensures orderly flow through the serving line.

• Assists with setup, serving, and cleanup as needed, including replenishing serving lines.

• Maintains high standards of personal hygiene, and follows dress code, glove, and hand washing protocol.

Secondary Functions and Responsibilities:

• Serves as back-up to Server, Dishwasher and other staff in their absence or as necessary.

• Participates in team meetings and other such meetings as are required or appropriate.

Qualifications, Education, Experience and Other Licensure Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Work experience in food service, preferably in a school setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic math and reading skills.

• Demonstrates ethical conduct and confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment and models culturally responsive practices.

• Works effectively in a team environment.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding in the area of responsibilities and seeks new ways of performing the job to be more effective and efficient.

• Demonstrates exceptional oral and written communication skills with students and staff.

• Identifies course of action without continual direction.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage time.

• Assumes responsibility for continual professional growth. Must stay current on all required training and certifications as applicable to the position.

• Accurately maintain records and meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

• Learn and adapt quickly as situations change.

• Demonstrate creative problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Stays informed regarding policies, events, students' needs, and other information related to job responsibilities.

• Flexibility in schedule may be required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

This role has frequent contact with students and members of the community. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is regularly required to engage in conversation and is required to utilize communication skills, such as speaking and listening. The employee is required to bend, stand and walk at regular and extended intervals throughout the workday. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and cleaning chemicals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. Essential functions require a high level of concentration and attention to detail.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above and within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOCUMENTS THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THIS POSITION, AND IS SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL ACTIVITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO LIMIT OR MODIFY THE RIGHT OF ANY SUPERVISOR TO ASSIGN, DIRECT, AND MONITOR THE WORK OF EMPLOYEES UNDER SUPERVISION.