Cashier Assistant, Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Wake County Public School System; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System seeks a food service worker to prepare, cook and serve meals and snacks in the school cafeteria, including entrees, salads and side dishes, following standardized recipes.

You will also act as a cashier, record sales with the point-of-sale system, handle deposits, ensure accurate meal counts, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with sanitation codes.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed recipes and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines.
• Basic mathematical calculations for records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and a la carte items following recipes.
• Serve as cashier and record sales using a computerized POS system.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, equipment, and dining areas according to sanitation codes.
• Assist in deposits and monitoring meal counts and fees collected.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Meet deadlines

Basic math

Reads recipes

Clear communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point-of-sale system

Computers

Cafeteria equipment

Job description

Overview

POSITION PURPOSE: Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation. Responsible for collecting monies, accurate meal counts, and recording fees received for the purchase of meals and other food.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Excellent customer service skills; critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and as a team member and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction; ability to meet deadlines; ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports; ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and recipes in large quantities; ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Education, Training, and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food service and/or cashier experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs work to prepare, cook, and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.
• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales.
• Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits.
• Participates in on-the-job training to understand requirements of the federally reimbursable meals, identification of meals on the serving line, and food preparation.
• Reads, interprets and follows standardized recipes for food preparation in a school cafeteria.
• Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.
• Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom, and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas.
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public Schools Child Nutrition Handbook.
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions

Physical Environment

Must be able to use a variety of equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively. Requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to forty pounds. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for heavy work. All employees are expected to request assistance when needed and work collaboratively.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in an office and school cafeteria environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.