Cashier I

Quest Food Management Services; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals daily

Eight company-paid holidays

401(k) with company matching

Employee referral bonuses

Wisely Pay Card

Shoes For Crews credit

Job summary

Quest Food Management Services in Deerfield, IL is seeking a Cashier I to provide friendly, efficient service to students, staff and guests while accurately processing cafeteria purchases at the POS.

The role emphasizes cash handling, basic math, and the ability to learn the POS system, with responsibilities including maintaining a clean station, assisting customers, and working closely with the food service team during busy meal periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in cashier, food service, retail, or customer service preferred.
• Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately handle cash and transactions.
• Ability to learn and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must meet any applicable school or client-site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Accurately process cafeteria purchases using the POS system.
• Handle cash and other forms of payment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Assist students and customers with questions regarding menu items and purchases.
• Keep the cashier station, serving area, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with light food service, stocking, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to provide efficient service during busy meal periods.
• Follow Quest policies, school procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cashier experience

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Job description

Position Summary

The Cashier I provides friendly, efficient customer service to students, staff, and guests while accurately processing cafeteria purchases. This position helps create a welcoming dining experience by maintaining an organized cashier station, assisting customers, and supporting the food service team as needed.

• Greet students, staff, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Accurately process cafeteria purchases using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Handle cash and other forms of payment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Assist students and customers with questions regarding menu items and purchases.
• Keep the cashier station, serving area, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with light food service, stocking, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to provide efficient service during busy meal periods.
• Follow Quest policies, school procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Accurately process cafeteria purchases using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Handle cash and other forms of payment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Assist students and customers with questions regarding menu items and purchases.
• Keep the cashier station, serving area, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with light food service, stocking, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to provide efficient service during busy meal periods.
• Follow Quest policies, school procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cashier, food service, retail, or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately handle cash and transactions.
• Ability to learn and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must meet any applicable school or client-site requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions associated with cashier and food service duties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Cashier I Benefits

As a Part-Time or Full-Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

• Career growth with potential promotional opportunities
• Work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays and summers off
• Free meals daily
• Annual shoe credit through Shoes For Crews
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Two performance review opportunities per school year with potential pay increases
• Employee referral bonuses
• Payout of unused sick time at the end of the school year, subject to company policy
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wisely Pay Card with access to pay up to two days early
• Discounts on event spaces and catering

Full-Time Team Members may also be eligible for:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional voluntary benefits.

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6:30-2:30 Mon - Fri

full time 10 month position