Food and Nutrition Services Cashier I - 6 hrs/day - 190 days/school year calendar

Davenport Community Schools; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools is seeking a Food and Nutrition Services Cashier I to work at Truman Elementary. This full-time position involves operating a point-of-sale terminal, maintaining accurate meal records, and ensuring food service standards. Ideal candidates should hold a high school diploma and possess strong communication skills. This entry-level role offers competitive pay and opportunities for advancement within the district.

Qualifications

• Competence in managing point-of-sale transactions and meal documentation.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Basic computer skills (Email, Word, and Excel) are favorable.

Responsibilities

• Operate point-of-sale terminal and document sales accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of meals served and handle cash transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal School meal standards.

Skills

Communication

Sanitation Standards

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Service Management Software

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Truman Elementary

Food and Nutrition Services – 190 Official Calendar

Start Time

School or Department

Truman Elementary

Food and Nutrition Services – 190 Official Calendar

Start Time

7:30 am

End Time

1:30 pm

Number of Hours/Day

6 hrs/5days

Classification

CASHIER I



New Assignment Date

8/18/25

INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 6/20/25 @ 4 P.M. INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Rate of Pay: $15.54/hr

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Operates a point-of-sale computer terminal to document daily sales. Utilizes district food service management software.
• Documents an accurate daily count of student meals served by category- full price, reduced price or free.
• Maintains accurate records of adult meals, student prepayments, milk and a la carte sales daily.
• Responsible for charging correct prices for food and/or meals, making accurate change, and compiling daily bank deposits.
• Monitors student meal selections to guarantee compliance with federal School meal standards.
• Assists with garbage removal and cleaning of cafeteria floors and tables.
• May assist in preparing and portioning of food, setting up, cleaning and maintaining the service areas..
• Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.
• Communicates effectively with students, faculty, parents, fellow workers and supervisors personally, on the phone, via email, and in writing.
  
  

Maintains good public relations.

• Assists manager or head cook with computer data entry.
• May assist in processing Meal Benefit Applications.
• Performs duties in accordance with the principles outlined in the "Davenport Community School District Cashier Handbook."
• May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements Of Position

• The cashier is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment; able to lift materials weighting at least 46 pounds; may be required to climb stairs.
  
  

Special Qualification Required/ Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The School Food Service Cashier shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. It is required that the cashier has a high school diploma or GED.
• Computer experience (Email, Word and Excel) is preferred but not required.
  
  

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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