FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER (TEMPORARY)

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meals

Weekend shift premium

Flexible scheduling

Referral bonus

Dining flex dollars

Job summary

Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services in Ypsilanti is hiring seasonal Food Service Worker/Cashier positions. No experience required; training is provided with flexible scheduling around classes. Pay is $13.73 per hour, with perks including free shift meals and a referral bonus.

The role involves cashiering, basic food prep, sanitation and customer service in a dining facility. Shift variety and potential locations are noted as part of the interview details.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, food service/customer service is a plus.
• Duties include cashiering, serving customers and sanitation responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs prep work like washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays, distributes utensils and equipment.
• Stores foods with proper dating, rotation and safety procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, maintains sanitation.
• Performs sales transactions and records purchases at the register.
• Interacts with customers and resolves complaints in a friendly manner.

Skills

Cashier experience

Food service

Customer service

Tools

Cash register

Food prep tools

Job description

Location: EMU - Student Center Ballroom 900 Oakwood St. Ypsilanti, MI 48198

Date & Time: August 13th, 2026, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Job Details

• We are hiring immediately for seasonal FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions.
• Address: 900 Oakwood St., Ypsilanti MI 48197. (Hiring for multiple locations)
• Schedule: Seasonal schedule. Varying days and hours based on business need. Shifts are flexible around class schedules. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: No prior experience required, food service/customer service is a plus!
• Perks: Willing to train, free shift meals, weekend shift premium, flexible scheduling, referral bonus, dining flex dollars and much more!
• Fixed Pay Rate: $13.73 per hour.

Job Summary

Summary: Performs cashiering duties, including general food service work. Maintains sanitation standards in the preparation, service and dining room facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables. Weighs and measures designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards. Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Stores foods in designated areas in accordance with wrapping, dating, and food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service.
• Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Relays relevant information to supervisor.
• Performs sales transactions.
• Enters sales into the cash register to ensure purchases are accurately recorded.
• Makes change, accepts declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment.
• Issues receipts to customers.
• Follows standard procedures for issuing cash refunds.
• Responsible for all assigned change funds and cash receipts, ensuring that cash drawer is in compliance with overage/shortage standards.
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining service area cleanliness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Benefits

We are always looking for ways to invest in our people both inside and outside of work to help them achieve their full potential. Both full-time and part-time associates are eligible for the following benefits:

• Opportunities for Training and Development
• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsHED.pdf

Because this position requires you to perform services in an educational facility, there may be periods when the Company does not require you to perform work (such as winter and summer breaks when food service needs decline or cease). Any such periods during which you do not perform work on the Company’s behalf may be unpaid and deemed a temporary layoff. However, depending on business needs, you may be required to work year-round, potentially at a different location during break periods. Business needs may vary from year to year.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.