Cashier - 2 hours

Freeport School District 145; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

Freeport School District 145 is seeking a CASHIER to engage in student food service and support a positive dining culture. The role includes entering food purchases, monitoring accounts, and complying with USDA guidelines.

Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and interpersonal communication skills. The position offers a starting wage of $17.18 per hour with other employment terms set by the Board of Education.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Able to obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Able to lift 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enters all student and district staff food purchases and payments.
• Receives money for all food sales and prepares daily deposit.
• Monitors all building student and staff accounts.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CASHIER

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Equivalent combination of education and training considered
• Must have basic computer skills
• Basic mathematical knowledge and ability to add, subtract and count money
• Must possess good interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Able to obtain Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of employment and every 3 years thereafter
• Able to lift 20 pounds

Reports To

NUTRITION & DINING SERVICES MANAGER

Supervisor

DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION & DINING SERVICES

Job Goal

Engage and actively support a positive Nutrition & Dining Services culture. Contributing daily amongst your team to assist in proper meal counting, meeting USDA and Illinois Board of Education guidelines. Understanding the importance of your individual role and consistently being a positive role model for our students.

Performance Responsibilities

• Accurately enters all student and district staff food purchases and payments;
• Receives money for all food sales, prepares daily deposit and completes daily batch out and daily purchase report for designated building;
• Actively monitors all building student and staff accounts, sending out Nutrition & Dining Services account balances to discuss balance information;
• Maintains & submits the daily cash count deposit sheet;
• Ensure NDS cash handling & storage procedures are followed;
• Assists in various areas of the kitchen as needed;
• Sets up daily condiments and milk as needed;
• Ensures condiment stations are maintained and kept clean and free of debris during each lunch period;
• Assists with maintaining cleanliness of milk coolers and storage areas;
• Actively engages and fosters a positive culture of teamwork among all staff; is courteous and respectful to all students and district staff;
• Consistently follows all Nutrition & Dining Services and District polices;
• Completes yearly training requirements to meet minimum of 10 hours of Professional Standards as required by the USDA. Attends all Nutrition & Dining Services meetings and actively participates;
• Communicates concerns with the Director of Nutrition & Dining Services regarding food, staff & students;
• Wears school-issued uniform and District ID badge following Nutrition & Dining Services guidelines;
• Performs other Nutrition & Dining Services related duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment

Nine Months (174-180 Days) Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education

Salary Range

In accordance with the USW (United Steelworkers) Negotiated Agreement - Starting wage $17.18 per hour based on the 2026-2027 union contract.

This job description has been reviewed and is in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.