Cashier Food Service Worker

Peckham; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham in Lansing, MI is seeking a Food Services Cashier to support daily café operations. You will provide friendly customer service, process transactions, and help maintain a welcoming environment.

The role requires at least 18 years old, excellent communication, and good organizational skills; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Work hours are 6:30am–2:30pm, wage $13.73 per hour, with opportunities to participate in a values-driven community program.

Qualifications

• 18 years old or older required.
• Excellent communication with customers.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Accurately operate the cash register and process badge and cash transactions.
• Maintain accurate cash handling with minimal discrepancies.
• Verify customer identification when required and escalate payment issues as needed.
• Stock and rotate café items using FIFO methods.
• Price and mark down items as needed.
• Restock utensils, paper products, cups, and beverage station supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of register and service areas.
• Complete opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

All are encouraged to apply! Join Peckham - WORK. GROW. ADVANCE.Peckham is a nonprofit vocational rehabilitation organization. We specialize in providing vocational rehabilitation and training opportunities for people with significant disabilities, and/or other barriers to employment. If you have a disability or other barrier to employment, please be sure to fully complete the ‘eligibility for services questionnaire’ to help us determine the best fit and necessary accommodations for your employment needs.If you do NOT have a disability, please complete the entire application including the questionnaire. Being a person without a disability will not impact your eligibility to be hired for this position.This specific job is open to all interested candidates, both people with and without disabilities.Peckham Inc. - Food Services CashierImportant Details:Wage: $13.73Hours: 6:30am-2:30pmLocation: 3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing MI, 48906Why Work at Peckham - PeckhamSUMMARYThe Food Services Cashier supports daily café operations by providing excellent customer service, accurately processing transactions, maintaining stocked service areas, and assisting with opening and closing procedures. This role helps ensure an organized, efficient, and welcoming environment for all customers.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvide friendly and professional customer serviceAccurately operate the cash register and process badge and cash transactionsMaintain accurate cash handling with minimal discrepanciesVerify customer identification when required and escalate payment issues as neededStock and rotate café items (grab-and-go, snacks, beverages) using proper FIFO methodsPrice and mark down items as neededRestock utensils, paper products, cups, and beverage station suppliesMaintain cleanliness of register and service areasComplete daily opening and closing proceduresAssist with receiving and storing deliveries during downtimeOther duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAt least 18 years oldCustomer service orientedAbility to communicate effectively with customersExcellent organizational skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED preferredPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:Stand and walk for extended periodsFrequently use hands to handle, grasp, and feel objectsReach with hands and armsFrequently stoop, kneel, and crouchRegularly lift and/or move up to 10 poundsFrequently lift and/or move up to 40 poundsWORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position operates in a kitchen and cafeteria setting within a professional office environment. The kitchen area may be hot, floors may be slippery, and noise levels are typically moderate but can occasionally be loud.OTHER INFORMATIONThis job description in no way states or implies all duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Peckham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EEO is LawEOE-Embracing Diversity to Achieve ExcellenceSPECIAL NOTESThese jobs are part of the AbilityOne program, to learn more about the AbilityOne program go to www.abilityone.govPECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICEFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:Email us at [e-mail] us at [phone]Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.Business Line:Food ServicesLocation:Lansing, MIWorker Sub-Type:Team Member