Fall Semester Temporary Sales Assistant

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Fall Semester Temporary Sales Assistant to support the Student Life Dining Services operation on campus. You will greet customers, prepare coffee and snacks, handle food orders, and process payments while maintaining a clean, efficient service area.

This temporary role lasts up to 12 months with varying shifts; compliance with policies and completion of a background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Greet and serve customers, operate coffee equipment, and prepare gourmet coffee and specialty drinks.
• Prepare and handle food and beverage orders, collect payments by cash, credit or Buck ID.
• Prepare sales reports, take daily inventory, and stock shelves, freezers, and coolers.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary service and work area.
• Follow established policies and procedures under the direction of the supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Food & beverage service

Coffee preparation

Point of sale

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Fall Semester Temporary Sales Assistant

Department: Student Life | Dining Services

Job Description: The Sales Assistant supports the dining operation serving students, staff and guests of The Ohio State University; greets and serves customers; operates coffee equipment, makes gourmet coffee and specialty drinks; prepares and handles food and beverage orders; collects payment by cash, credit or Buck ID, prepares sales reports; takes daily inventory; stocks shelves, freezers, and coolers; maintains a clean and sanitary service and work area; position makes decisions based on established policies and procedures under the direction of the supervisor. This is a temporary staff position that is not to exceed 12 months.

Qualifications Required: High school diploma or GED; ability to communicate effectively; successful completion of a background check.

Desired Experience: 0-2 years of front-line customer service experience; 1 year of experience taking and filling food orders; 1 year of experience brewing premium coffees and making espresso-based drinks; 1 year of cash handling experience; 1 year of experience in taking inventories; 1 year of experience in placing orders or requisitioning supplies.

Additional Information: The Ohio State University’s Student Life Dining Services is a premier campus dining department dedicated to serving students, staff, faculty and guests. Critical to the Residential Experience, Dining Services administers the student meal plan to approximately 15,000 residential students on the Columbus, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster campuses.

Compensation: The target hiring range for this position is $17.00.

Student Life Mission: The Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.

Location: Kennedy Commons (0105)

Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours: 25

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.