Cashier/Cook

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all guests in the Greer Store and/or Café.
• Operate a computerized POS system and balance drawer at end of shift.
• Prepare and cook short-order food such as sandwiches, chicken tenders, quesadillas, French fries, etc.
• Prepare beverages including espresso drinks and smoothies.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment including fryers, espresso machines, grills, ovens, slicers, and soft-serve dispensers.
• Clean and maintain commercial kitchen equipment including fryers, espresso machines, grills, ovens, slicers, and soft-serve dispensers.
• Maintain the kitchen and dining area in a neat, clean, and sanitary manner.
• Provide direction to part-time and student employees.
• Adhere to food safety standards at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Job Specifications

  • ServSafe certification preferred, or willingness to become certified.
  • Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.
  • 1 – 3 years’ experience working in food service, food preparation, sanitation, and safety practices in a commercial kitchen.
  • Working knowledge of cash register operation and basic cash handling procedures.
  • Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to understand hazards and follow safety procedures when using chemicals and equipment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community.

  Working Conditions

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by the Academy, including nights, weekends, and overtime.
  • Ability to sustain manual labor for eight hours or more.
  • Ability to stand and/or walk on a hard surface for eight hours or more.
  • Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 20 lbs frequently.
  • Ability to stoop frequently.
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms frequently.
  • Frequent tasks of repetitive motion with arms, hands and wrists, such as cutting, slicing, stirring, and serving food.
  • Frequent exposure to heat from cooking equipment and cold from walk-in refrigerators and freezers.
  • Frequent exposure to loud noise.
  • Frequent exposure to chemical agents.

  Compensation & Benefits

  • The Cashier/Cook is responsible for the preparation and selling of food and beverage items at the Greer Store and Louis Café.
  • Deerfield Academy offers a competitive total compensation package, where base compensation or salary is just one component.
  • Pay within the published range is determined by factors such as qualifications, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, allowing for growth and progression within the role.
  • We also offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to eligible employees, including:
  • Health & Financial: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b)-retirement plan; and employer-paid life and disability plans.
  • Time Off: Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Campus Perks: Tuition remission, fitness center access and complimentary dining hall meals.

  See benefit plan details here.