General Student Employment - Student Dining Attendant/Cashier

Southwestern-Oregon-Community-College; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Free Shift Meal

Training Provided

Food Handler Training Covered

Job summary

Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking a Student Dining Attendant/Cashier to operate the cash register, assist guests, restock supplies, and maintain a clean, welcoming dining space on campus. You will contribute to a positive atmosphere for students, staff, and visitors while handling transactions with accuracy.

The role offers flexible hours around your class schedule, on-the-job training, and a free shift meal.

Qualifications

• SWOCC Students – You must be a currently enrolled student.
• Friendly & outgoing – enjoy interacting with students, staff, and visitors.
• Reliable & responsible – show up on time and ready to work.
• Detail-oriented – keep the dining area neat and organized.
• Food safety conscious – must obtain an Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days (SWOCC covers the cost!).

Responsibilities

• Act as cashier; Operate the cash register by processing payments accurately, handling various forms of transactions, and reconciling sales at the end of each shift.
• Fills and wipes off condiment containers. Restocks napkin and eating utensils.
• Wipes down dining tables and chairs. Keeps dining and service areas clean during and between service times. Sweeps and mops dining hall.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, appliances, work surfaces, serving and storage areas to comply with health and sanitation regulations.
• Curate and manage background music to enhance the dining atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Outgoing

Reliable & responsible

Detail-oriented

Job description

The Student Dining Attendant/Cashier plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, clean, and enjoyable dining experience for students, staff, and visitors at Southwestern Oregon Community College. This position is primarily responsible for operating the cash register, assisting guests with transactions, maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the dining area, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for all patrons. Additionally, this role includes playing background music to enhance the dining experience, restocking essential items, and providing friendly customer service.

As a front-of-house team member, the Student Dining Attendant/Cashier helps foster a friendly, efficient, and community-oriented environment while gaining valuable hands-on experience in food service, hospitality, and customer relations. This position is ideal for students looking to develop communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills in a fun and fast-paced setting while enjoying the flexibility of working on campus.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Flexible Hours– We work around your class schedule.
• Easygoing Work Environment– No experience? No problem! We'll train you.
• Free Shift Meal– Enjoy great food while you work!
• Hands-On Experience– Gain valuable skills in kitchen operations, teamwork, and customer service.
• We Cover Your Food Handler Training!– SWOCC will pay for your Oregon Food Handler Card.

***This position is only open to Student Workers*** Up to 15 hours per week

Cashiering and Dining Support (100% of Time)

1. Act as cashier; Operate the cash register by processing payments accurately, handling various forms of transactions, and reconciling sales at the end of each shift—all while providing friendly and helpful customer service to students, staff, and the public.
2. Fills and wipes off condiment containers. Restocks napkin and eating utensils.
3. Wipes down dining tables and chairs. Keeps dining and service areas clean during and between service times. Sweeps and mops dining hall.
4. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, appliances, work surfaces, serving and storage areas to comply with health and sanitation regulations. Maintains work areas in an acceptable safe and sanitary condition.
5. Curate and manage background music to enhance the dining atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
6. Complete basic cleaning tasks of the dining hall, such as sweeping, mopping, taking out trash, and maintaining a tidy dining space.
7. Preform all daily opening and closing duties as required.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as required/assigned.

Who We're Looking For:

• SWOCC Students – You must be a currently enrolled student.
• Friendly & Outgoing – Enjoy interacting with students, staff, and visitors.
• Reliable & Responsible – Show up on time and ready to work.
• Detail-Oriented – Keep the dining area neat and organized.
• Food Safety Conscious – Must obtain an Oregon Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire (SWOCC covers the cost!).

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Previous customer service or cashier experience (not required, but a plus!)
• ServSafe Certification

JOB TITLE:Student Dining Attendant/Cashier

LOCATION:Coos County

FTE:varies depending on funding

DEPARTMENT: Dining Services

PAY GRADE:Minimum Wage

EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Enclosed

REPORTS TO: Director of Dining Services

CLASSIFICATION:General Student Employment

REVISION DATE: March 2025

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) – OR – Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone [phone] or TDD 541-888-7368. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.

Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at 541-888-7206.