Cashier Assistant - (Temporary Hourly)

Wake-County-Public-School-System; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Cashier/Assistant in the Child Nutrition Services department for a School Site position in Knightdale, NC. The role involves preparing, cooking and serving meals, and handling cash transactions in the cafeteria.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and ServSafe certification within 90 days. Strong customer service, math skills and the ability to work in a team are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Apps.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to perform basic math for records and reports.
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes and instructions.
• Clear written and verbal communication to ensure accurate information flow and feedback.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la carte items according to recipes and document food preparation.
• Serve as cashier in the cafeteria and record sales via the POS system.
• Follow procedures for money exchange, deposits, and accurate meal counts.
• Participate in on-the-job training to understand reimbursable meal requirements and serving line identification.
• Read and follow standardized recipes for school cafeteria meals.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, equipment and utensils per sanitation codes and schedules.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed and adhere to policies in the WCPSS Child Nutrition Handbook.

Skills

MS Office

Customer service

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

Numerical calculations

Reading recipes

Clear communication

Relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES (CNS) CASHIER ASSISTANT

WORKING TITLE

Cashier/Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Child Nutrition Services

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 17

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (varies based on school assignment) Position not eligible for hybrid telework workweek

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)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;

• 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.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.

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 School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Handbook.

• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff, as appropriate.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of a minimum of 40 pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:7/2026

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.