Child Nutrition Cashier - Shepherd JH

Mesa Public Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned educational institution as a Child Nutrition Cashier, where you will play a vital role in managing meal payments and inventory. This full-time position offers a supportive environment, allowing you to oversee student workers while ensuring accurate financial transactions. With a focus on effective communication and organizational skills, you will contribute to the smooth operation of the cafeteria. Enjoy competitive pay and benefits while making a difference in the lives of students. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about food service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sick leave

Holidays

Matched retirement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a Food Service Worker card.
• Experience in money handling and cash balancing is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and account for payments of meals and manage inventory.
• Oversee student workers and assist in training staff.
• Perform data entry for point of sale and balance cash drawers.

Skills

Money handling

Cash balancing

Math ability

Computer proficiency

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Child Nutrition Cashier - 2025/2026 SY

Shepherd JH, 1407 N Alta Mesa Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205

Mesa Public Schoolsis an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona.Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

Base Rate:

$17.53

Performance Pay:

Available annually

New hire experience:

1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New hire education:

1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Class/Calendar:

A13, 9.75 months

Hours:

Full-time (40 hours per week)

FSLA:

Non-Exempt

Benefits:

Sick leave, holidays, matched retirement, health and life insurance

OVERVIEW

To collect and account for payments of meals; to manage inventory; to oversee student workers; and to provide back-up and support for secondary manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have, or obtain within 30 days, Maricopa County Food Service Worker card
• Money handling and cash balancing experience
• Average test battery with excellent math ability
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines with an accurate attention to detail while working with frequent interruptions; ability to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents and staff
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time and to perform frequent reaching, stooping and lifting of up to forty-seven pounds
• Ability to assume responsibility in manager’s absence

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform data entry for point of sale including meal applications, inventory, and ordering, etc
• Handle all change funds
• Balance point of sale system; prepare bank deposits and related paperwork
• Create and maintain various reports as required to ensure accuracy
• Direct student workers as necessary
• Consistent and regular attendance is essential to this position
• Assist in production and service of school meals; assist in the training of staff; and assist manager in conducting accurate monthly inventories
• Assist manager, as may be required, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the kitchen
• Regular and on-time attendance required

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Set up cash drawers
• Accept prepayment on meal accounts
• Monitor and edit TCP timekeeping when needed

SUPERVISION

Cafeteria Manager Secondary

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION:The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin,religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.