Cashier

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT); Calgary; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-up in lieu of time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Greenshield+ virtual therapy

RRSP/TFSA participation

Campus dining options

Fitness facilities on campus

Job summary

SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism is looking for a friendly Cashier to provide efficient food and beverage service on campus. The role involves handling transactions, answering guest questions, and maintaining POS accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least two years of relevant experience, with good English communication and the ability to work flexible shifts across campus outlets.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic English comprehension required.

Responsibilities

• Clean tables, counters and maintain safety and sanitation standards.
• Greet guests and provide excellent customer service.
• Know menu items and preparation methods to answer questions.
• Process transactions in Micros POS and handle payments accurately.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and complete end-of-day reconciliation.
• Cross-train for different outlets and be scheduled in one or more.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and inventory as needed.
• Deliver food and beverages in a timely, professional manner.
• Label, package and price prepared foods for sale.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Guest relations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micros POS

Job description

SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism

stands among the world's leading hospitality schools — CEOWORLD Magazine named us #1 in Canada and #14 globally in 2026. Renowned for our innovative curriculum, strong industry partnerships and unparalleled approach to applied learning, serving up excellence is what we do best.

The Opportunity

Job classification: A5905 - Cashier

# of positions: 2

Hourly Rate: $18.68 Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity.

Position End Date: October 30, 2027

Deadline to apply: 4:00PM, October 9, 2026

To provide our guests with efficient, friendly and professional food and beverage service while following all policies and procedures of SAIT. This position will be well informed of menu items and ingredients, as well as, preparation methods. It is important to be familiar with the ingredients to ensure a quick response to guest questions, as well as, be better prepared to offer suggestions to accommodate allergies and preferences.

How You’ll Contribute

• Cleaning of tables, counters, and overall maintaining a high level of safety and sanitation standards
• Greeting of guests and provide exceptional customer service
• Knowledge of menu items and preparation methods
• Processing transactions in Micros Point of Sale (P.O.S.)
• Perform basic math functions to collect payment and make change
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer
• Cross-trained in varies outlets and scheduled in 1 or more
• Complete end of day cashout reconciliation, ensuring accuracy of deposit
• Execute delivery of all food and beverage in an efficient and professional manner
• Packaging of prepared foods, labeling, and pricing
• Maintain a high level of safety and sanitation standards
• Monitor and order packaging supply inventory
• Assist with the opening and closing duties of the outlet
• Assume related duties as required

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Basic English comprehension skills to understand verbal instructions, safety procedures, and workplace communication is required

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.

Together, we build bold futures

At SAIT, We Equip You With The Resources You Need To Shape Bold Futures For Yourself And Our Communities. Eligibility And Offerings May Vary By Employment Contract And Can Include

• Generous top-up in lieu of time off and benefits
• Professional development opportunities through access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education and Professional Studies courses
• Access to Greenshield+ for virtual therapy at a reduced rate to support your well-being
• Ability to contribute to RRSP or TFSA with reduced group rates
• Excellent dining options on campus
• Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes

About SAIT

At SAIT, we’re building bold futures. We’re a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.

Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we’re driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you’re looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you’ve found it here.

We’re committed to community and belonging

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT .

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.