School Lunch Cashier & Food Service (Part-Time)

Chartwells School Dining Services K12; Elk Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 22,730 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Flexible schedule

Internal employee referral bonus

Job summary

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring immediately for part‑time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions at Elk Rapids Schools, MI, on a school‑schedule with variable hours. Pay range $16.50–$17.00 per hour. Uniforms are provided, and a flexible schedule supports parents of students.

An internal employee referral bonus is available. Responsibilities include food preparation, sanitation, serving customers, handling transactions, and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Prior food service or kitchen experience preferred.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work a school-based schedule with potential unpaid periods during academic breaks.
• Customer-service orientation and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables; weigh and measure ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays between stations, stove, and refrigerator following safety standards; distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Store foods according to wrapping, dating, and food‑safety rotation procedures.
• Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
• Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain quality, serving temperature, and portion control.
• Serve customers efficiently and courteously following service steps.
• Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner.
• Relay relevant information to supervisors.
• Perform sales transactions and enter sales into the cash register.
• Handle cash, make change, accept declining balance cards, and issue receipts.
• Follow procedures for issuing cash refunds.
• Manage change funds and cash drawer to meet overage/shortage standards.
• Replenish condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Job description

Chartwells School Dining Services K12 is hiring immediately for part‑time FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER positions at Elk Rapids Schools, MI, on a school‑schedule with variable hours. Pay range $16.50–$17.00 per hour. Uniforms are provided, and a flexible schedule supports parents of students.

An internal employee referral bonus is available. Responsibilities include food preparation, sanitation, serving customers, handling transactions, and maintaining quality standards.