Cashier Assistant, Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week

About the role

Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.

Responsible for collecting monies, accurate meal counts, and recording fees received for the purchase of meals and other food.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales.
• Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits.
• Participates in on-the-job training to understand requirements of the federally reimbursable meals, identification of meals on the serving line, and food preparation.
• Reads, interprets and follows standardized recipes for food preparation in a school cafeteria.
• Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.
• Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom, and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas.
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook.
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to forty pounds.
• Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for heavy work.
• All employees are expected to request assistance when needed and work collaboratively.