Food Service Worker - Cashier (Part-Time)

Location: Claremont, CA

The Food Service Worker Cashier greets guests as they enter the dining hall. The cashier swipes student ID cards, takes cash from guests, communicates about the menu, and implements dining hall policies concerning take-out meals. Providing great customer service is a key element of this job.

Essential Functions:

• Greet every customer with a smile and a warm welcome. Swipe student ID cards and take cash from paying guests, as well as answer questions about the daily menu.
• Understand and follow proper cash procedures as trained. Count cash bank and verify opening balance on cash reconciliation work sheet, count out the cash sales from the meal and complete the cash reconciliation work sheet. Deposit all sales with the Dining Hall Manager and receive verifying signature.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment at the cashier station, including cleaning doors before and after opening, wiping down tables and chairs as appropriate.
• Ensure that all signage and menus are in their proper place and well presented prior to opening for the meal service. Ensure that the checker's desk is neat and well presented.
• Ensure To Go items are stocked before service and removed after.
• Wipe down tables and chairs before/after the meal service. Sweep, mop, and vacuum the dining area maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area.
• Follow proper food preparation and sanitation directives as established by the Health Department. Comply with internal policies and procedures as they apply to food, sanitation, and safety within the Dining Hall department. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping work area clean, properly/safely using equipment and keeping floor free of food/liquid that may be a potential safety hazard, and adhering to assigned work schedule.
• Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. This includes daily, weekly, monthly cleaning, and cross training as time permits.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Take and follow directions.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Display a positive attitude.
• Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
• Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.

Qualification Standards & Skills:

Education: Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience: Cashier experience required. Experience working in the food service industry preferred.

Certification: A California Food Handler Card required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stop, twist, stretch, squat, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds from floor to waist level without assistance. Individual must be able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Cash handling skills required. Must be able to operate cash register, have accurate closing counts and give correct change.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic functions for cash handling responsibilities.
• Knowledge of POS register system and computer experience.
• Knowledge of food sanitation policies and procedures is required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced commercial kitchen preferred.
• Must be able to communicate courteously, clearly and professionally with co-workers, customers, visitors, managers and others.
• Must be able to establish cooperative working relationships and work well with minimal supervision.
• Use organizational and time management skills. Take initiative in performance of work tasks, and be willing to assist others as needed.
• Complete work with a sense of urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Deploy professional skills in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the College's strategic interests and provide the best quality on campus food services.
• Must be able to understand and follow job related instructions in English.

Required Hours: This is a part-time, 9-month position during the academic calendar. The regular hours are five hours per day, five days per week. The schedule may vary based on business needs. Overtime, holiday, weekend and evening work hours may be required. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

Classification and Status: This is a regular, part-time, 9-month, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Approximate Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour