Part Time - Food Service - Cashier

The Pennsylvania State University; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking cashier staff for Penn State Harrisburg Food Services to cover the 2026–2027 academic year. Openings include several shifts from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with duties that include operating POS systems, handling payments, and assisting customers.

These roles are non-student positions with varied shifts. Applicants should be prepared for background checks and comply with university policies.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact for customers.
• Provide guidance and responses to customer inquiries; redirect or Upscale when necessary.
• Respond to complaints or issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of University policies, procedures, and practices to answer routine inquiries or solve routine problems.
• Operate equipment and/or computer systems within unit or department, including point of sale (POS) systems.
• Receive payments and issue receipts, refunds, or change to customers.
• Assist in the promotion of products and/or services to internal and external customers.
• Report equipment malfunctions and repair needs as necessary.

Job description

Penn State Harrisburg Food Services is seeking to fill cashier vacancies for the 2026 to 2027 Academic Year. This is a non-student opening with various shifts ranging from Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 12 :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday's from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

JOB DUTIES

• Serves as first point of contact for customers.
• Provide guidance and responses to customer inquires; redirect or upscale when necessary.
• Respond to complaints or issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of University policies, procedures, and practices to answer routine inquires or solve routine problems.
• Operate equipment and/or computer systems within unit or department, including point of sale (POS) systems.
• Receive payments and issue receipts, refunds, or change to customers.
• Assist in the promotion of products and/or services to internal and external customers.
• Report equipment malfunctions and repair needs as necessary.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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