Cashier - Jefferson (16111)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Summers off

Nights/weekends off

Be home after school

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is hiring a Food Service Cashier at Jefferson High School. The role runs 9:30am–1:30pm, 4.0 hours per day, for a 9-month school-year schedule with summers off and no nights or weekends.

You’ll manage the cashiering system, collect payments, and align with nutrition standards in a cafeteria setting. The job requires basic computer skills, knowledge of a 10-key calculator, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school food service program, nutritional standards, and sanitation.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships to foster teamwork.
• Process strong communication skills and customer service.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with a 10-key calculator.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate the computerized cashiering system during breakfast and lunch, verifying a reimbursable meal was served.
• Collect money and maintain customer accounts on the computer.
• Prepare a bank deposit and send the daily worksheet to the Food and Nutrition office.
• Work flexible hours and assist with food preparation, handling, and clean-up as assigned.
• Maintain open communication with staff and customers and attend trainings as requested.
• Arrive on time and follow department procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

10-key calculator

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Kitchen experience preferred

Tools

Computerized cashiering system

Cash handling

Job description

• Position Type:
  Food and Nutrition/ Food Service Cashier
• Date Posted:
  9/2/2026
• Location:
  Jefferson High School

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