Cashier Assistant - (Temporary Hourly)

Noncertified Grade 17, nonexempt position based at a school site. Work week is Monday–Friday, varying by school assignment.

About the Role

Performs work to prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and à-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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks, and serves meals, salads, and à-la-carte items according to standardized recipes and maintains accurate documentation of food preparation.
• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria, collecting money and maintaining accurate records of all food sales using a computerized point-of-sale system.
• Follows procedures for the exchange and collection of monies and assists in the preparation of deposits.
• Participates in on-the-job training to understand requirements of 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 housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning bathrooms, and maintaining serving, receiving, and dining areas.
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public School System Child Nutrition Handbook.
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, completing tasks with minimal direction.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for records and reports.
• Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and recipes in large quantities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, using a variety of techniques to ensure appropriate information flow and feedback.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment, routinely using standard office equipment (computers, scanners, copiers) and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. The role requires direct interaction with school staff, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered heavy physical labor, requiring the exertion of a minimum of 40 pounds of force.