FOOD SVC WORKER/CASHIER

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Lowell (MI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring a part-time Food Service Worker/Cashier at Lowell Area Schools. The position offers a pay rate of $15.50 per hour and involves general food service work, cashiering, and providing customer service, requiring experience in a food service environment.

Applicants must be available Monday through Friday with varying hours according to the school calendar. An internal employee referral bonus is available, along with various employee benefits such as retirement plans and health programs.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform essential functions without or with reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items by washing, peeling, cutting vegetables.
• Carries food to and from work stations and ensures safety standards.
• Cleans work areas and ensures compliance with sanitation requirements.
• Handles cash transactions and provides customer service.

Skills

Food service experience

Job description

Job Summary

We are hiring immediately for part time Food Service Worker/Cashier positions at Lowell Area Schools (11700 Vergennes Street, Lowell, MI 49331). Online applications accepted only. Pay rate is $15.50 per hour. This role requires cashiering and general food service work; previous food service experience preferred. Must be available Monday‑Friday, with hours varying according to the school calendar. No nights or weekends. Internal employee referral bonus available.

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 and customer interaction.
• 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.

Benefits

Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• 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

Full‑time positions also offer the following additional benefits:

• 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.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform essential functions without or with reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

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.

Other Information

Due to the nature of the position, periods of unpaid temporary layoff may occur during school breaks.