Cashier/Helper

LICKING HEIGHTS HIGH SCHO; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Heights Local Schools is seeking a part-time Cashier/Helper to support the school meal program at Licking Heights High School in Pataskala, Ohio. The role involves handling money, assisting with food service setup, and ensuring meals qualify as reimbursable under the NSLP.

Strong math, reliability and teamwork are essential. Position supports multiple shifts (M, T, F and midweek), with duties including inventory, recordkeeping and collaboration with the Food Service Supervisor to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must align with ethical principles and democratic values.

Responsibilities

• Collect money from the lock box and enter the amount into the student account.
• Collect lunch money from students and staff in an expedient manner.
• Assist with set-up and preparation for breakfast and lunch.
• Ensure each meal meets NSLP reimbursable requirements.
• Assist with inventory and the daily food service paperwork.

Skills

Cash handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash drawer

Job description

Cashier/Helper

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Job Details

Job ID: 5905441

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Licking Heights Board of Education

Job Description

4.5 hours M,T,F 9a-1:30p+ W,TH 10a-2:30p

POSITION: Cashier/Helper

RESPONSIBLE TO: Food Service Supervisor

JOB GOAL: To collect all staff and student money during food-serving time; to assist with

simple food set-up and clean-up as time permits; to ensure that each meal served qualifies as a reimbursable meal; to complete needed paper work as required for the LH Food Service Program.

INTRODUCTION:

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework, addressing milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensures that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a positive school culture where students can explore their talents through extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded and socially responsible citizens.

To be successful at Licking Heights Local Schools, staff members must embody a range of skills, including:

• Passion for education and student well-being.
• Effective mentoring and guidance for students.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Forward-thinking planning and strategic decision-making.
• Openness to two-way communication and community engagement.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff through comprehensive induction, providing ongoing professional development aligned with our district’s vision, and creating a safe and empowering school environment where every individual can flourish. Join us in our mission to provide an exceptional education experience that prepares students for success in school, career, and life.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to two years related experience
• Required to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Willing to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect money from the lock box and enter the amount into the appropriate student account ensuring the cash drawer is ready for the day’s sale.
• Collect lunch money in an expedient and pleasant manner from the students and staff.
• Assist with set- up and/or preparation duties for breakfast and lunch.
• Assist with ordering necessary food and/or supplies required for the planned menu and/or the activities by informing the cook when stock is low.
• Work with the Food Service Director regarding free, reduced, pre-paid, workers and paid students and the records, reports and procedures required for these students’ services.
• Count all daily food service receipts and deposits. Process deposit based on Licking Heights cash handling procedures.
• Perform all end line set-up duties, such as fill milk coolers, display cases, condiments, plastic ware, and vending machine (where applicable).
• Assist with preparing food according to tested recipes and/or directions, ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures are followed.
• Under the cook’s guidance, keep accurate records of how much food was prepared on a daily basis, updating the number when necessary, and submit these records to the cook.
• Ensure that each meal leaving the serving line meets the requirements of a reimbursable meal per the NSLP.
• After each lunch shift, restock the milk, display cases, condiments, plastic ware and vending machine items (where applicable), then assist the cook in preparing food for the next shift, keeping a count of prepared items for the day.
• Assist with clean up after meal service, including items such as, wiping off work surfaces, door/drawer handles, washing dishes to include pots and pans.
• For high school/middle school only: assist in ordering drinks, chips, etc. for vending.
• Assist with putting away deliveries according to the cook’s instructions making sure stock is rotated as necessary.
• Assist with the completion of the monthly inventory report under the direction of the cook.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director as pertains to job goals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTIC CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics, described here, are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.

• Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions
• Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults
• Many situations that require repeated hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, writing, scooping...
• Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop
• Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

EVALUATION: Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Food Service Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy.

REVISED: June 13, 2024

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Bratz
• 6507 Summit Road Suite A
• Pataskala, Ohio 43062
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]