Cafeteria Cashier (Nutrition Clerk)

Culver School District 4•Culver, OR

About The Position

Culver School District is seeking a dynamic, flexible, and committed Cafeteria Cashier (Nutrition Clerk) to provide high-quality customer service and contribute to an efficient nutrition program. The position follows the directives of the School Nutrition Supervisor and is especially attentive to records and accountability for monies collected. It is temporary for the 2026–27 school year only and is approximately five hours per day. The cashier operates the point-of-sale station, identifies reimbursable meals, records information for daily reports, and prints reports to verify the accuracy of reimbursable meal claims. The position processes meal applications and Direct Certification information for entry into the POS register, monitors meals served, tracks student accounts, collects money, and maintains student and adult accounts. Other cafeteria duties may include stocking supplies, food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning. The employee works with students, parents, colleagues, school administration, and the Nutrition Services Supervisor. The role may involve different adults, students, and facilities on a given day. The employee must follow cafeteria and kitchen procedures, district requirements and Board policies, and local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

General knowledge of basic accounting and cashier skills.
Previous cashier experience is highly preferred.
Ability to learn Child Nutrition Program software, including a Point-of-Sale system and Free/Reduced Eligibility program.
Ability to learn the new ODE menu pattern for compliance identification.
Willingness to work in the cafeteria or kitchen and follow required Standard Operating Procedures.
Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler card.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret instructions, safety rules, and operating instructions.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and verbally respond to common inquiries from students and staff.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form, and to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer skills necessary to use meal accounting software, email, inventory, and order processing.
Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally with students, teachers, parents, staff, ODE, and members of the community.
Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to work well with others from diverse backgrounds, listen without interrupting, manage emotions, remain open to others’ ideas, help resolve conflict, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to a positive team spirit.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of food and Oregon nutrition services.
Previous cashier experience.

Responsibilities

Operate the point-of-sale station and cash register using a Windows-based operating system.
Account for each meal by category, including paid, free, reduced, staff, and visitor meals, and determine whether student meals are reimbursable.
Collect money and maintain student and adult accounts.
Record POS information and print daily reports to verify accurate reporting for reimbursable meal claims.
Process meal applications and Direct Certification information for entry into the POS register.
Monitor meals served and track student accounts.
Monitor and troubleshoot food and nutrition service software systems.
Complete various daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Work with the Nutrition Services Supervisor and school administration to collect charges in a timely manner.
Help organize and maintain the inventory system for food and supplies.
As needed, perform other cafeteria tasks, including stocking supplies, preparing food, cooking, serving, and cleaning.
Follow cafeteria and kitchen Standard Operating Procedures and local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships and maintain confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters.
Perform duties in accordance with district requirements and Board policies.