What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cashier - Dining Services position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
The Cashier position in the department of Dining Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center performs monetary transactions, which includes computing the cost of meals and deposits money into cash register and makes change, totaling money received according to register count, and verifying totals with cash on hand. Counts and packages money and prepares reports of daily transactions and forwards cash, receipts and other records to accounting section. May also prepare beverage orders.
The hours for this position will vary between 5:30am-9pm, with rotating weekends and holiday required. May be moved to different venues within MD Anderson as operations dictate.
The ideal candidate will have graduated from high school or a GED program and have at least six months of high-volume cashiering experience.
Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $18.00 - Midpoint $20.54 - Maximum $23.08
MD Anderson offers our employees:
- Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
- Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
- Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
- Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave and other paid leave programs
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
- Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
- Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay program
- Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
- Fertility benefits
- State of Texas longevity pay
- Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups
Dining Services at MD Anderson offers eight unique dining venues spread across the Texas Medical Center, an exceptional on-sight catering department, and two coffee bars located in The Woodlands and West Houston. We strive to make meaningful experiences with each and every guest that visits one of our locations or attends one of our catered events.
Our menus incorporate customizable flavors that highlight our healthy options and showcase our culinary talent in every meal. From homestyle classics to pizza, soups, pop-up specials, grilled favorites and our recently expanded gluten free/friendly options, we have something for everyone. We feature a bountiful variety of quality healthful snacks and bottled beverages in all of our cafés, coffee shops and convenience stores.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation’s top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
Cash Handling: Verifies assigned bank is correct and sets up register. Performs cash handling transactions in accordance to Institutional and Departmental guidelines. Checks out each customer by checking employee ID’s, examining items on trays and properly charging for them. Provides each customer with an error free register tally of the total meal transaction. Gives each customer a receipt and correct change. Prepares and verifies daily sales totals with supervisor at end of shift. Deposits money at end of shift.
Customer service: Exhibits good guest relation skills with patients, visitors, employees and managers. May prepare and serve beverages and food items. Maintains a high level of professionalism through cooperation and receptiveness to others. Offers assistance to patients, visitors, and staff of all ages, races, cultural backgrounds, beliefs and disease processes. May train new employees as assigned by management.
Inventory Management/Sanitation and Safety: Maintains area by replenishing condiments, food items, trays, plastic-ware and napkins as needed. Maintains a safe and sanitary work area by disposing of clutter around register area; cleaning counter tops frequently and keeping work area free of personal belongings.
EDUCATION:
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: At least six months experience as a cashier in a large volume operation or successful completion of the MD Anderson Dining Services Apprentice Program.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Must obtain a current Texas Food Handlers Certification within 60 days of entry into job.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
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