Café Cashier

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine Café is seeking a capable cashier to process payments, issue receipts, and deliver friendly service in a fast-paced campus setting. The role emphasizes accuracy in cash handling and customer interaction.

Responsibilities include cash/counting duties, maintaining a clean service area, assisting with inventory, and upholding food-safety standards. A Food Protection Certificate is required or preferred, with about two years in customer service expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience.
• Basic cash handling and reconciliation knowledge.
• Food Protection Certificate preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cash, process payments via cash or card, and issue receipts.
• Count money in cash drawers and reconcile with sales totals.
• Maintain clean and orderly service area.
• Provide friendly, courteous service and escalate issues as needed.
• Assist with inventory and supplies as directed.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

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Position Summary

Under supervision, receives and disburses money within Weill Cornell Medicines Café

Job Responsibilities

• Receives payment by cash or credit cards. Issues receipts, refunds, credit or change due to customer.
• Counts money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure par amounts are correct. Checks for adequate change. Sorts, counts and wraps currency and coins.
• Calculates total payments received during shift and reconciles with total sales.
• Maintains a clean and orderly area.
• Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times. Escalates issues as needed.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control.

Education

• May vary

Experience

Approximately 2 years prior experience in a customer service related role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work within an organization emphasizing teamwork, respect, and excellence.

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Protection Certificate, issued by the Department of Health

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard food service environment;Role will require long hours of standing or walking

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