CASHIER (TPT)

City of Allentown; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Summer Cashier for its aquatic facilities. This role involves providing excellent customer service and managing sales transactions at concession stands. You'll be responsible for cash handling, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for patrons. If you enjoy working in a dynamic setting and have a knack for customer relations, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team this summer and contribute to creating enjoyable experiences for the community!

Qualifications

• High school education preferred with experience in cash handling.
• Ability to maintain effective customer service relations.

Responsibilities

• Handle money and sales products, ensuring accurate transactions.
• Maintain inventory and assist in food preparation at concession stands.

Skills

Customer Service

Cash Handling

Mathematical Calculations

Tact and Good Judgment

Education

High School Education

Tools

Cash Register

Calculator

Cleaning Supplies

Job description

Opens: 02/20/2025
Closes: 05/18/2025

Salary: $15.00 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

City of Allentown
Position Title: Summer Cashier (Pools-Concessions)
Department: Department of Parks & Recreation
Bureau: Recreation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides information, goods and services through admission and concession sales at City of Allentown aquatic/concession facilities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the supervision of the Aquatics Manager, Assistant Aquatics Manager, Pool Manager, and Head Cashier.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Handles all money and sales products including calculating admission fees, receiving payment by cash, check or credit, issuing change, receipts and credits.
2. Responsible for keeping track of concession inventory, attendance records and cash reports.
3. Follow opening and closing procedures which includes counting money in cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure correct amounts and adequate change for the day and all money is accounted for.
4. Maintain proper money handling policies and procedures.
5. Notifies Pool Manager and/or Head Cashier when money/supplies/inventory are low and need to be replenished.
6. Assists in the setup of the concession stand prior to opening and assists with food prep.
7. Takes patron orders, assembles order, and cashes out the transaction.
8. Keeps an accurate daily count of wristband distribution and products sold.
9. Checks bags of patrons entering the pool.
10. Complete assigned tasks which may include but not limited to sweeping, bathroom cleaning, sanitation of equipment and emptying trash.
11. Enforces all facility policies.
12. Monitors entrance concessions areas of all patrons.
13. Maintains order and cleanliness in the counter area.
14. Provides quality and effective customer service with courtesy and understanding to our customers, citizens and internal departments.
15. Maintains presence at workstation, except with permission, or to react to an emergency.
16. Awareness of pool's emergency action plan (EAP).
17. Awareness and application of proper food handling policies.
18. Reports problems or issues to management as soon as they arise.
19. Performs related work as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

1. High school education preferred.
2. Experience preferred.
3. Minimum of 15 years of age.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of cash handling procedures.
2. Ability to exercise tact and good judgment in maintaining good customer service relations.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the community, and to effectively interpret the objectives of the recreation program to participants and the community group.
4. Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a high school level.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

1. Cash Register
2. Calculator
3. Food & Beverage Product
4. Cleaning supplies - brooms, dust pans, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 constantly required to sit, stand, talk and hear. The employee is required to walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK 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 varies.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job.