Food service cashier

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking dedicated food service staff to support daily operations at a local elementary school. This role involves managing lunch accounts, ensuring compliance with the National School Lunch Program, and providing excellent service to students and staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring a positive dining experience for all. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with parents and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.

Responsibilities

• Enter daily lunch money and balance accounts for staff and students.
• Monitor student lunch cards and assist in cafeteria duties.
• Communicate with parents regarding lunch account balances.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Record Keeping

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale system

Job description

Position Type:
Food Service

Date Posted:
5/2/2025

Location:
W C Petty Elementary

Date Available:
05/19/2025

Closing Date:
until filled

District:
Antioch School District 34

Enter daily lunch money for all staff and students into the Point of Sale system.

Collect, record and balance lunch accounts for all staff and students.

Monitor and scan student lunch cards during all lunch periods.

Repair and Replace lunch cards as needed.

Keep all records of free and reduced students current and confidential.

Run daily and monthly reports sending copies to the District Office as needed.

Communicate with parents and staff through weekly printouts, email balance alerts, and phone calls regarding student and adult negative lunch accounts.

Communicate with parents and staff who are requesting information regarding the National School Lunch Program or student and adult lunch accounts in a friendly and timely manner.

Ensure all students take a reimbursable lunch with all components as defined by the National School Lunch Program.

Help wipe cafeteria tables at the end of each lunch period as needed.

Help keep milk coolers filled and clean.

Supports Teamwork in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Maintains a pleasant attitude with all staff and students.

Helps with lunch duties when needed in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma or equivalent

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter daily lunch money for all staff and students into the Point of Sale system.
• Collect, record and balance lunch accounts for all staff and students.
• Monitor and scan student lunch cards during all lunch periods.
• Repair and Replace lunch cards as needed.
• Keep all records of free and reduced students current and confidential.
• Run daily and monthly reports sending copies to the District Office as needed.
• Communicate with parents and staff through weekly printouts, email balance alerts, and phone calls regarding student and adult negative lunch accounts.
• Communicate with parents and staff who are requesting information regarding the National School Lunch Program or student and adult lunch accounts in a friendly and timely manner.
• Ensure all students take a reimbursable lunch with all components as defined by the National School Lunch Program.
• Help wipe cafeteria tables at the end of each lunch period as needed.
• Help keep milk coolers filled and clean.
• Supports Teamwork in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Maintains a pleasant attitude with all staff and students.
• Helps with lunch duties when needed in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Other duties as assigned

Shall assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by immediate Supervisor. Furthermore, the Supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Physical Requirements: lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, and working in hot and cold kitchen conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Hourly rate $15.00