Lead Cashier

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Lead Cashier to manage financial transactions within Cottage Grove Middle School. This role ensures accountability and compliance while supervising cashiers and supporting food service operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong mathematical skills, customer service experience, and a high school diploma.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of accounting and money management.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work of cashiers and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Verify cash on hand and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support meal programs offered at the site.

Skills

Customer service

Accounting

Teamwork

Mathematics

Education

High School degree or equivalent education

Job description

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

Position

Lead Cashier

Location

Cottage Grove Middle School

Hours

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
4 hours/day

Wage Information

Starting at $22.84

Enrollment

1019

Anticipated Start Date

August 25, 2025

Benefits

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well-being.

Visit our benefits page for more detailed information.

Position Summary

Position is responsible for ensuring accountability of all money, record keeping and program compliance requirements. Lead Cashiers oversee the work of all cashiers within the assigned school. Provide support in the preparation and service of food as assigned.

Primary Job Functions

1. Record payments accurately into student accounts. Establish and maintain new accounts as necessary. Maintain operational records so that they comply with department, district, and governmental regulations and guidelines.
2. Ensure total cash on hand for the school is verified regularly and each register has the appropriate amount of cash.
3. Ensure all Federal and State government regulations are adhered to, including the reimbursable meal requirements so that the school will comply with all audits.
4. Ensure confidentiality of account information, PINs and eligibility status.
5. Complete the Day End process, including the daily deposit, accurately each day.
6. Maintain accurate records of meal charges and print low balance reports as needed.
7. Accurately record other program counts as required.
8. Comply with the departments and individual building’s Angel Account procedures.
9. Maintain computer and POS equipment to ensure continuous service and complete basic maintenance regularly.
10. Adhere to the District’s HACCP plan.
11. Assist co-workers in keeping the work surfaces, equipment in serving area and utensils clean and sanitary.
12. Perform cashier duties based on defined procedures.
13. Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Education, License, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Required:

1. High School degree or equivalent education.
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Attend and pass Fundamentals I and II and Sanitation and Safety courses within one year of employment.
4. Ability to work independently.
5. Knowledge of accounting and money management. Excellent math skills.
6. Positive teamwork skills.
7. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
8. Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
9. Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
10. Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty tests.
11. Ability to provide quality customer service to students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
12. An appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

1. Experience in a food service environment.
2. Knowledge of food production, serving and clean-up skills.
3. Attend Back to School Workshop and all cashier meetings each school year.

https://www.sowashco.org/about-us/news/article/~board/news/post/celebrating-sowashco-schools-lunch-heroes-and-looking-for-more-heroes-to-join-our-team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Postings current as of 6/11/2025 4:18:47 PM CST.

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