Door Checker/Monitor

Dickinson College; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dickinson College's Dining Services is seeking a Door Checker to warmly greet guests entering the Dining Hall and process payments via Dickinson ID or credit card, while ensuring smooth flow and friendly interaction.

You will work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, up to 29 hours per week, with emphasis on accurate transactions and reliable guest service on campus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; customer service experience preferred.
• Cash handling and basic sales transactions experience encouraged.
• Ability to engage guests politely and maintain accuracy in payments.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a positive attitude.
• Collect payment from each guest via ID swipe or credit card.
• Complete total sales sheet accurately.
• Sit or stand for up to 4 hours; move between service windows and dining areas.
• Work up to 29 hours per week; evenings and weekends required.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Department

Dining Services - Dining Hall

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary purpose of a Door Checker is to energetically greet each guest passing through the Dining Hall doors, while processing their payment, whether it be swiping a Dickinson ID card or running a credit card. The Door Checker should make every effort to positively engage the guest with light conversation while facilitating the flow of customers through the door.

Essential Functions

• Greet guests with a positive attitude.
• Collect payment from each guest via ID swipe or credit card.
• Ability to complete total sales sheet accurately.
• Ability to sit or stand in place for up to 4 hours at a time and ability to move frequently in between service cleaning windows, tables, and floors.
• Must be able to work up to 29 hours a week.
• Must be flexible in work scheduling.
• Evenings and weekends required.
• Must be willing to work several holiday dinners and seasonal outdoor picnics throughout the academic year. These events occur approximately 2- 3 per semester.
• Must be willing to work the buffet serving lines for these events, when needed, by standing in place near the buffet to help re-stock items for up to 3 hours at a time.

Emergency Response Designation

This position is designated as "emergency response personnel." "Emergency response personnel" are required to report to work when the college is delayed or closed. "Emergency response personnel" may be called in at any time of day to respond to weather and / or other types of emergencies as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED Retail operations, specifically use of a cash register and credit card machine. Customer service experience will substitute for a high school diploma or GED.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit for 4 hour periods and swipe student ID's through our access control system reader.

Hours

Flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, 3-6 hours per day, 12-29 hours per week.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons. Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus and explore our Careers at Dickinson College video. Dickinson College offers full time employees a broad range of Benefits including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee. Dickinson welcomes those who are seeking to be part of an intellectual and social community that values justice, free inquiry, diversity, and equal opportunity. It is a fundamental policy of the college to respect pluralism, civility and mutual understanding within its community. The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other protected class. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

Accessibility Accommodations

Individuals with disablities who require an accommodation to complete the employment process should contact Human Resource Services at [phone], [e-mail] or by visiting our offices Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET).

Employment Verification

Be sure to review the list of acceptable Form I-9 documents, List of Acceptable Documents. We must physically verify the original of each document provided and we must obtain a copy of those required documents. Employees must complete the Form I-9 to document verification of their identity and employment authorization.

Background Check

Employment with Dickinson College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, or certifications, with results acceptable to Dickinson College to ensure a safe learning and work environment for our students, staff, and faculty. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Campus Security Act Information

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics, crime prevention and security programs and activities, policies concerning the reporting of crime, and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act. You can obtain this information by contacting the Department of Public Safety, Dickinson College, 400 W. North St - Rear, Carlisle, PA 17013 or call (717)-245-1349.