Part Time - Convenience Store - Cashier

The Pennsylvania State University; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Berks Food Services is seeking an organized and motivated employee to provide exceptional customer service in a campus dining setting. Working Saturday 1:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting mid‑August with an hourly rate of $15.00.

Duties include handling credit or campus dining dollars, scanning items, stocking shelves, ensuring pricing accuracy, greeting customers, and keeping checkout areas clean. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Basic math knowledge.
• Strong communication skills.
• Customer service mindset.
• Efficient and reliable.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.
• Familiarity with a point‑of‑sale system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle credit or campus dining dollar transactions with customers.
• Scan goods and collect payments.
• Stock shelves, freezers, and coolers.
• Ensure pricing is correct.
• Resolve customer complaints and provide information.
• Greet customers and maintain tidy checkout areas.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Customer service

Efficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Point‑of‑sale system

Job description

Job Overview

Penn State Berks Food Services is seeking an organized and motivated employee to provide exceptional customer service. Working Saturday 1:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting mid‑August with an hourly rate of $15.00.

Job Duties

• Handle credit or campus dining dollar transactions with customers.
• Scan goods and collect payments.
• Stock shelves, freezers, and coolers.
• Ensure pricing is correct.
• Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information.
• Greet customers when entering or leaving establishment.
• Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Basic math knowledge.
• Communication.
• Customer service.
• Efficiency.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of point‑of‑sales system.

Background Checks and Clearances

Employment with the University requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.