Job Description

Cafeteria Cashier

Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.

Primary Function

Responsible for efficiently operating the point-of-sale in a fast-paced environment all while staying in program compliance and providing joyful customer service to our scholars. Lead of ensuring that counting and claiming is accurate, monitoring food/supplies inventory, and managing cash handling at the register.

Reports to

The district's Child Nutrition Director

Terms of Employment

Full-time / 10 months / Hourly / 6:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Cafeteria Cashier Responsibilities

• Maintain child nutrition program compliance and program integrity.

• Assist in executing all meal programs (grab n go, field trip meals, traditional breakfast/lunch, special diets, etc.)

• Expected to be able to work in a fast-paced environment all while providing excellent customer service, program compliance, and resolving conflicts under pressure.

• Assists to ensure all menu items are prepared according to established policies, procedures, and in sufficient quantities to satisfy volumes.

• Operate point-of-service; ensure reimbursable meals are served, monitor meal account balances, and maintain confidentiality of scholar’s eligibility status.

• Manage the cash register, count money, and ensure security of funds.

• Proficient in the front of the house and back of the house functionalities of the nutrition software system.

• Assist Child Nutrition Director and/or designee in maintaining the a la carte program and preparing items for sale. Receive and thoroughly inspect delivery of snacks/beverages. Report missing/damaged products to the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

• Maintain and monitor the lunch count slip standard operating procedure, follow up with homeroom teachers that are not following the process.

• Assist with set up, continual cleaning, and take down of meal services.

• Assists with taking inventory of food at the end of each meal service; records leftovers in addition to maintaining accurate records of foods produced and served for food production records.

• Maintain adequate inventory levels of food/supplies, report on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

• May perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in the kitchen such as sweeping and mopping and in dining areas, such as washing or sanitizing tables, chairs and serving areas.

• Teach our scholars the importance of responsibility and teamwork when it comes to keeping our cafeterias clean, create special moments with them daily, and learn their first names.

• Assist other Child Nutrition staff during down time.

• Lead day-to-day food service operations in absence of Kitchen Manager.

• Performs other related duties as required by the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

Certification and/or License Requirements

• Must hold a Food Handlers License or obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Education Requirement

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or one-year relevant work experience in food service.

Job Requirements/Regulations

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs or 50 lb with assistance

• Must complete 6 hours of USDA Professional Standard training, annually.

• Work flexible hours (early mornings, longer/shorter shifts, nights)

• Must wear a hair restraint and non-slip shoes when preparing/serving food.

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• No jewelry besides a wedding band or necklace that can be tucked into shirt

• Nails must be kept short and unpolished

• No wearing of strong perfumes/cologne

• No cell phone use unless an emergency

Professionalism & Communication

• Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work, staff meetings, parent nights and other assigned duties. Must be able to work early mornings.

• Complete required training(s) on time.

• Check staff email a minimum of twice daily and all staff texts.

• Follow through on assignments and show independence by completing tasks from beginning to end.

• Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain and stop any gossip, negativity, and unsupportive comments.

• Read and comply with all child nutrition policies and procedures. Includes but not limited to; HACCP/SOP’s, Scholar Special Dietary Needs, USDA’s Parent Complaint Form, Field Trip Order Forms, Meal Charge Policy, Cash Collection and Handling, Local School Wellness Policy, and Emergency Preparedness Plan.

• Read and comply with the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of Conduct

• Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm, respectful, and non-defensive during disagreements and personal attacks.

• Utilize professional communication with strong grammar, syntax, usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations, personal conversations, emails, and social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the Beta Academy standard of dress. Apply this standard of dress to personal social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action