Cashier / Food Service Worker SY 2024-2025 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education institution is seeking a diligent Cashier/Food Service Worker to manage financial transactions and provide excellent customer service. This role involves handling cash and checks, operating a cash register, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Food Handlers Certificate, and the ability to perform basic arithmetic. Join a supportive team where your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or Vocational School is required.
• Must have a valid Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Receives cash and checks for various payments and operates a cash register.
• Maintains records and files, and answers routine inquiries from customers.

Skills

Arithmetic Computation

Customer Service

Record Keeping

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational School Certificate

Tools

Cash Register

Point of Sale Terminal

Bookkeeping Machine

Job description

School Year 2024-2025

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Cashier / Food Service Worker within various locations.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for this position will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, the employee will be required to complete a 90-Day Working test period during which the employee's performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION : Under supervision performs varied assignments of limited complexity involved in the receipt and disbursement of money, answers routine inquiries, may issue receipts and post, bill, and / or maintain accounts, and adds and subtracts totals manually and / or uses a cash register, calculator, and / or other type of office machine; does other related duties as required.

NOTE : The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduation from High School or Vocational School or possession of an approved High School Equivalent Certificate.
2. All candidates must undergo the criminal history fingerprint process and be approved in order to be considered for employment.
3. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
4. Must have valid Food Handlers Certificate.
5. Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Through the mail and over the counter, receives cash and / or checks for payment of rental fees, taxes, water fees, licenses, electric services, hospital bills, and so forth.
2. Operates a cash register and / or computer point of sale terminal, lists and totals the price of individual items purchased, collects cash and makes change, and reconciles cash receipts with the cash register tape.
3. May prepare simple financial statements by adding or subtracting totals to provide specific information needed.
4. Totals cash and / or checks received and verifies amount with either register tape, receipts, terminal, and so forth to ensure correct amount received.
5. Totals cash and checks for bank deposit.
6. Posts items to accounts manually or uses bookkeeping machine, terminal, and so forth.
7. May answer the phone and transfer calls.
8. Answers routine inquiries from customers at the counter or over the phone such as late charge fee, cost of items, closing time, and so forth.
9. Maintains records and files.
10. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
11. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of arithmetic computation such as discount and interest, and of how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.
2. Ability to count and record numerical data.
3. Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
4. Ability to follow detailed oral and written directions.
5. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers.
6. Ability to deal courteously with the general public.
7. Ability to maintain records and files.
8. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
9. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
10. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO : Department Head

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