Cashier - Jefferson (16111)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Cashier. The role supports breakfast and lunch service, with a 9:30am–1:30pm schedule and nine months of work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others to encourage team atmosphere.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use a cash register or calculator.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the computerized cashiering system during breakfast and lunch verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Collect money and maintain customer accounts on the computer.
• Complete a daily worksheet and send it to the Food and Nutrition office.
• Prepare a bank deposit for messenger service.
• Available to work flexible hours and perform general food service duties as assigned.
• Assist with washing and drying pots, pans, trays and silverware as directed.
• Maintain open communication with all people served by the Food and Nutrition Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Kitchen related experience preferred

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Jefferson High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Cashier - Jefferson (16111)

Cedar Rapids Community School District Jefferson High School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5913658

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION:

Food Service $16.19per hour

Summers off! Nine (9) months

Nights and weekends off!

Be home when your kids are home!

Work the same schedule as your kids' school schedule!

Never take work home with you!

All district benefits in accordance with work agreement

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Assume responsibility for the computerized cashiering system during breakfast and lunch verifying a reimbursable meal was served.


• Collect money.


• Maintain customer accounts on the computer.


• Complete a daily worksheet and send it to the Food and Nutrition office.


• Prepare a bank deposit for messenger service.


• Available to work flexible hours.


• Perform general work connected with operation of food service, which includes food preparation and handling and clean-up as assigned by cafeteria manager.


• Assist with washing and drying pots, pans, trays and silverware by approved methods as assigned by cafeteria manager.


• Maintain open, positive communication with all people served by the Food and Nutrition Department.


• Participate in short courses, meetings, and in-service training, as requested.


• Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work. Follow established building / department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace.


• Regular attendance.


• Ability to work flexible hours


• Other duties as assigned.

Cashier

• 4.0 hours per day


• 9:30am-1:30pm

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND APTITUDES

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation


• Develop and maintain effective relationships with others in order to encourage and support a team atmosphere.


• Process strong communication skills and customer service


• Basic computer skills


• Knowledge of 10 key calculator


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Kitchen related experience preferred

EMPLOYMENT DATE:

As arranged

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The 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 frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as food trays, canned goods and frozen food packages. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as carts and food preparation equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while preparing food.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The 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. The noise level in the work environment is consistently above average. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the kitchen and cafeteria performing their duties. Temperatures in the work area are consistently higher than the average found in the building. The employee will frequently stand or move on floors that are damp. Employee must be able to work with known food allergens.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

HR Support:

Michelle Koelling

Contact Information:

Jenny Hook

Manager of Food and Nutrition

[e-mail]

319-558-2305

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 2500 Edgewood Road NW


• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]