Cashier Worker/Cafe

Coweta County School System; Georgia; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Coweta County School System is hiring a School Nutrition Cafeteria Cashier/Worker to support both lunch and breakfast programs. The role requires accurate money handling, POS record-keeping, basic food preparation, and strict sanitation compliance.

As a 180-day employee, you will follow written and oral instructions, maintain cooperative relations with staff, and serve students and staff with a friendly, professional approach. Training is provided yearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; complete 30-hour Nutrition Orientation within the first year.
• Experience handling money and working with the public is preferred.
• Familiar with sanitation regulations and basic food prep concepts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as cashier for school lunch and breakfast programs.
• Prepare, cook, and serve quality foods; clean kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Maintain accurate daily records of meals sold and items in POS.
• Follow procedures for free/reduced and paid meals; work with staff to keep master lists updated.
• Interact with children, parents, teachers in a pleasant, cooperative manner.

Skills

Follows written and oral instructions

Money handling / cash handling

Record keeping

Food safety / sanitation

Customer/child interaction

Team collaboration

Uniform & safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nutrition orientation course (30 hours) by end of year one

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) system

Job description

• Position Type: School Food Services/ Cashier/Worker
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Date Available: 2026-2027

TITLE: School Nutrition Cafeteria Cashier/ Worker

EMPLOYMENT TERMS:

180 Day Employee Hours as assigned

$15.80 an hour 5.5 hours for Elementary

Site To Be Determined

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Serves as cashier for school lunch and breakfast program, handling all transactions according to written operational and accountability procedures. Prepares and cooks quality foods, serves food and cleans kitchen and cafeteria areas and equipment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Requirements:

• Follows written and oral instructions
• Follows the Board of Education approved collection and accountability procedures for receiving money for paid and reduced price student meals, extra sales, adult meals, andbeverages
• Checks tray for reimbursement of meals
• Keeps accurate daily records of the number of free, reduced, paid and adult meals sold in the point of sale
• Keeps accurate record of ala carte menu items sold in the point of sale
• Works with the manager in keeping free and reduced master list up to date, and accurate in the point of sale
• Establishes cooperative relationship with co-workers, teachers, and other school officials
• Deals effectively with children and parents in a pleasant and cheerful manner
• Has knowledge and understanding of material, methods and equipment used in food preparation. Abides by all sanitation regulations of food production
• Wears uniform that is approved by manager and director
• Wears black leather, non-slip, non-skid , closed toe shoes that meet safety regulations

Attend all training that is offered for cashiers on a yearly basis

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Must complete the Orientation for Nutrition Employees (30 hours State course) by the end of the first full year of employment.

Experience:

Acceptable working experience of cafeteria Working with public and handling money

Skills Required:

Ability to carry out assigned preparation, cooking, serving, and Cleaning duties as assigned. Lift a minimum of 20 lbs consistently. General math and computer knowledge and skills to perform responsibilities listed below.

The Coweta County Board of Education reserves the right to accept

equivalent qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate and acceptable.

The Coweta County School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color,

national origin, or disability in its educational programs, activities or employment practices.