Temporary - Hourly - Cashier Assistant

Wake County Public School System; Garner (NC); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wake County Public School System is seeking a dependable Cashier/Assistant for the Child Nutrition Services department. The role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals, handling cashier duties, and maintaining accurate meal and financial records in a busy school cafeteria setting.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and certification in ServSafe within 90 days. Applicants should be capable of working Monday through Friday, with strong customer service skills and the

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification within 90 days or able to obtain.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and serve meals, salads, and a la-carte items.
• Serve as a cashier and record sales using the POS system.
• Maintain accurate records of money collected and meal counts.
• Assist in deposits and deposits preparation.
• Follow standardized recipes and prepare program meals.
• Keep kitchen and serving areas clean per sanitation codes.
• Provide customer service to students, parents, and staff.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Microsoft Office

Excellent customer service

Critical thinking

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Basic math calculations

Interpret recipes

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Point of sale system

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES (CNS) CASHIER ASSISTANT

WORKING TITLE

Cashier/Assistant

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Child Nutrition Services

LOCATION

School Site

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 17

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (varies based on school assignment) Position not eligible for hybrid telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entrees, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation. Responsible for collecting monies, accurate meal counts, and recording fees received for the purchase of meals and other food.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member and complete tasks in the absence of clear direction;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations required for completion of records and reports;
• Ability to read, interpret, and administer detailed instructions and recipes in large quantities;
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be ServSafe Certified or able to become ServSafe Certified within 90 days and maintain certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in food service and/or serving as a cashier.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs work to prepare, cook and serve meals, salads and a la-carte items; prepares entree, vegetables, and other side dishes according to standardized recipes and keeps accurate documentation of food preparation.
• Serves as a cashier in the school cafeteria to collect money; responsible for accurate records of all food leaving the serving line by accurately using a computerized point of sale system to record sales.
• Follows accurate procedures for the exchange and collection of monies, assists in the preparation of deposits.
• Participates in on the job training to understand requirements of the federally reimbursable meals, identification of meals on the serving line, and food preparation.
• Reads, interprets, and follows standardized recipes for food preparation in a school cafeteria.
• Ensures the kitchen area, equipment, and utensils are kept clean according to sanitation codes; follows a schedule for maintaining cleanliness.
• Performs various housekeeping duties that may include sweeping and mopping floors, wiping or washing tables and chairs, cleaning the bathroom, and cleaning the serving, receiving and dining areas.
• Complies with policies and procedures in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Handbook.
• Provides effective communication and customer service to students, parents, and school system staff, as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in an office and school cafeteria environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, copiers, and cafeteria/food preparation equipment. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the exertion of a minimum of 40 pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

7/2026

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.