Part Time - Food Service - Sales Support (Cashier)

Penn State University; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Altoona Food Services is looking for motivated individuals for food service positions starting in Fall 2025. The role involves handling customer transactions, providing excellent service, and maintaining a clean checkout area. Ideal candidates should possess basic math skills and customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Basic math knowledge required.
• Good communication skills needed.
• Previous customer service experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Handle transactions with customers.
• Ensure pricing accuracy during sales.
• Resolve customer complaints effectively.

Skills

Basic math knowledge

Communication

Customer service

Efficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Point of sales systems

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State Altoona Food Services is seeking organized and motivated employees, dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. This is a non-student opening. Join our team for Fall 2025!

Job Duties

• Handle credit or campus dining dollar transactions with customers.

• Scan goods and collect payments.

• Ensure pricing is correct.

• Managing receipts, refunds, or tickets.

• Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information.

• Bag items carefully.

• Greet customers when entering or leaving establishment.

• Maintain clean and tidy checkout areas.

Shifts vary, evening and weekend hours available

Requirements and Qualifications

• Basic math knowledge

• Communication

• Customer service

• Efficiency

• Attention to detail

• Basic knowledge of point of sales systems

• Training will be given

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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