Food Service Cashier/Bookkeeper

Shawnee Heights Elementary School; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Shawnee Heights Elementary School in Topeka, KS is seeking a Food Service Cashier/Bookkeeper to manage student meal payments, post daily deposits, and provide financial reports for the district's food service program.

The role requires a high school diploma, bookkeeping experience, and the ability to work 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, five hours per day, 172 days per year, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and cooperative teamwork with staff and administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in bookkeeping is preferred.
• Must observe district policies at all times.

Responsibilities

• Accepts money for student accounts and maintains deposit records.
• Maintain records of paid, free, and reduced meals and deposits daily.
• Assist in production and clean-up as directed.
• Work with staff and administration to ensure smooth operation of the food service program.

Skills

Cash handling

Communication

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Food Service Cashier/Bookkeeper atShawnee Heights Middle School

Schedule: 8:00am - 1:30 pm(5 hours per day / 172 days per year)

Reports to: Food Service Director

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Food Service Cashier/Bookkeeper collects meal payments and provides financial reporting services to ensure efficient operation of the food service program. To accomplish these tasks the Food Service Cashier/Bookkeeper must work closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to collect meal payments and provide financial reporting services to ensure efficient operation of the food service program.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, and turning.
• Ability to work in a noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to work in and around fumes and odors.

General Responsibilities

• Accepts money at any time for deposit into student accounts.
• Ability to take money during breakfast/lunch periods. Keep records of paid, free, and reduced students, and maintain a required system of accountability. Bank deposits are to be prepared daily.
• Ability to maintain required forms and records as assigned.
• Ability to assist in production and clean-up as directed.
• Ability to work in a pleasant, cheerful manner to make school meals a pleasant time for all students. Attend meetings and job-related training classes and workshops for learning and exchange ideas to make the breakfast and lunch programs successful.
• Ability to observe and follow district policies at all times.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or Food Service Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in bookkeeping.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of the tasks listed.
• Ability to observe and follow all school District policies at all times.
• Ability to maintain a neat clean appearance at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and observe all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must complete all annual training as required by district.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination that includes TB and drug test as required.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.

Terms of Employment: At Will. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.

Position Type

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary

Salary: $16.52 to $18.61 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Cox , Director of Food Service
• Shawnee Heights Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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