Cashier - Jefferson (15735)

Principal Duties

• Assume responsibility for the computerized cashiering system during breakfast and lunch verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Collect money.
• Maintain customer accounts on the computer.
• Complete a daily worksheet and send it to the Food and Nutrition office.
• Prepare a bank deposit for messenger service.
• Available to work flexible hours.
• Perform general work connected with operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling and clean-up as assigned by cafeteria manager.
• Absorb and assist with washing and drying pots, pans, trays and silverware by approved methods as assigned by cafeteria manager.
• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food and Nutrition Department.
• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.
• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work.
• Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.
• Regular attendance.
• Ability to work flexible hours

Essential Skills And Aptitudes

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support a team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of 10 key calculator
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Required Education Level

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Physical Demands / Essential Functions

• Frequently stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.
• Frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.
• Continuous use of hand strength to grasp items.
• Frequent bending or twisting at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages.
• Sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment.
• Close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food.

Working Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average.
• The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties.
• Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building.
• The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp.
• Employee must be able to work with known food allergens.