Lead Cashier

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Lead Cashier at Red Rock Elementary School to manage cash handling, student accounts, and daily deposits. You will oversee cashiers, ensure accuracy, and support meal program operations in a fast-paced school setting.

This position requires strong math and accounting knowledge, reliable attendance, and teamwork. The role includes maintaining records, ensuring compliance with food service regulations, and promoting healthy meals within the site.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Attend Fundamentals I and II and Sanitation and Safety within 1 year
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of accounting and money management; excellent math skills
• Positive teamwork skills
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Proficient in routine computer functions (email, Internet, Word)
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty tests
• Provide quality customer service to students, parents, coworkers, and community
• Appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions

Responsibilities

• Record payments accurately into student accounts and maintain new accounts as needed
• Maintain cash carry on each register and ensure accuracy of deposits
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations including reimbursable meal requirements
• Maintain confidentiality of account information, PINs and eligibility status
• Complete Day End process and daily deposits
• Maintain meal charge records and print low balance reports
• Record other program counts as required
• Maintain Angel Account procedures with departments/buildings
• Keep POS equipment clean and perform basic maintenance
• Adhere to HACCP plan
• Assist coworkers in keeping work areas clean and sanitary
• Perform cashier duties as defined
• Support and promote meal programs at the site
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Math skills

Accounting knowledge

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Independent worker

Teamwork

Lift up to 40 pounds

Basic computer use

Attendance reliability

Diversity awareness

Food service experience

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Internet navigation

Job description

Position

Lead Cashier

Location

Red Rock Elementary School

Hours

9:30 am - 2:30 pm

5 hours/day

Wage Information

Starting at $Enrollment554 Available For BiddingOpen until filled Anticipated Start DateAugust 31st, 2026

BENEFITS:

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. If eligible 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:

• 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.
• Ensure total carry on cash for the school is verified regularly and each register has the appropriate amount of carry on cash.
• Ensure all Federal and State government regulations are adhered to, including the reimbursable meal requirements so that the school will comply with all audits.
• Ensure confidentiality of account information, PINs and eligibility status.
• Complete the Day End process, including the daily deposit, accurately each day.
• Maintain accurate records of meal charges and print low balance reports as needed.
• Accurately record other program counts as required.
• Comply with the departments and individual building's Angel Account procedures.
• Maintain computer and POS equipment to insure continuous service and complete basic maintenance regularly.
• Adhere to the District's HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points) plan.
• Assist co-workers in keeping the work surfaces, equipment in serving area and utensils clean and sanitary.
• Perform cashier duties based on defined procedures.
• Support and promote the meal programs offered at the site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• High School degree or equivalent education.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Attend and pass Fundamentals I and II and Sanitation and Safety course with-in one year of employment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of accounting and money management. Excellent math skills.
• Positive teamwork skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass Nutrition Services fitness for duty tests.
• 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.
• An appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

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

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