Cashier (Tiger Cooler)

Occidental College; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 20,934 - 29,816; Part time

Job summary

Occidental College in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Cashier to support the Tiger Cooler department. The role involves handling cash, processing orders, and maintaining front-of-house areas.

You will use the Microsoft POS system to charge customers, restock items, and ensure accurate cash handling during shifts. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least 6 months of cashier experience in a fast-paced setting, with strong English skills and a focus on accuracy and customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; math skills to reconcile cash and debit sales.
• Six months cashier experience in a high-volume environment; cash and card transactions.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Demonstrated ability to process food orders accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to handle transactions quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Charge customers using the POS system and take grill and pizza orders; communicate changes to cooks.
• Deliver completed orders to cashier and portion fried items for walk-up customers.
• Receive and stock ready-made items such as sushi, ice cream, and yogurt.
• Open/close registers and reconcile cash at end of shift.
• Restock and rotate condiments; assist other facilities as needed.
• Assist other facilities and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

POS system

English fluency

Cash reconciliation

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive/Forms

Job description

Title: Cashier

Department: Tiger Cooler

Duration: 11 months - End Date: June 30, 2027 (Possible Extension)

Employment Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time, 20-32 hours per week

Job Summary

Reporting to Food Service Manager, the Cashier is responsible for handling all ID checks, inter-departmental transactions, and cash payments. They must be proficient in using the Microsoft POS system to accurately charge customers. Additionally, the cashier is expected to restock and rotate front-of-house items, maintain a clean and organized workspace, take orders correctly, and communicate effectively.

Job Duties

• 40% - Charging customers using the POS system, taking all grill and pizza orders, and communicating with the cooks regarding any changes or missing orders. - (Essential)
• 20% - Delivering all completed orders to the cashier and portioning fried items for customers not ordering from designated stations. - (Essential)
• 20% - Receiving and stocking ready‑made items such as sushi, ice cream, and yogurt. - (Essential)
• 10% - Opening and closing registers and reconciling their assigned cash box at the end of the shift. - (Essential)
• 5% - Restocking and rotating all condiments, and assisting other facilities as needed. - (Essential)
• % - Assisting other facilities as needed and performing other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. Math skills to accurately reconcile cash and debit sales.
• Six months of cashier, customer experience in a high-volume environment, handling cash and card transactions.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Demonstrated ability to process food orders in an accurate manner.
• Ability to process customer transactions quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Google drives/folders/forms or any combination of productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough; skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong commitment to a quality work product.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in writing and electronically.
• Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to collaborate with a variety of constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
• Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential environment with multiple and changing priorities.
• Effective organizational, logistical, time management and planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions of an office in a timely manner.
• Ability to self‑motivate and work independently.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines, levels, and with diverse groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience cashiering and customer service in a high-volume environment, handling cash and card transactions.
• Familiar with POS system. Familiar with POS system.

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $18.42/hr. This position is not eligible for benefits.