Cashier/Food Service Worker (Full Time And Part Time)

Compass Group•West Ridge, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Chartwells K12 is hiring full-time and part-time Cashier/Food Service Workers at Lake Ridge New Tech Schools in Gary, Indiana. The role combines cashiering and general food service work while maintaining sanitation standards in food preparation, service, and dining areas. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with days varying. The fixed pay rate is $13.75 per hour. The posting highlights no weekends or nights and paid holidays. Work may be interrupted by unpaid temporary layoffs during school breaks when food service needs decline or cease; depending on business needs, associates may be required to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks. Chartwells K12 serves students in schools through custom dining programs and food they enjoy. The organization has more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools and draws on food, education, and operational experience, including culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability expertise. Associates in both full-time and part-time positions are offered a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and voluntary benefits. Full-time positions additionally offer medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, an employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws.

Requirements

  • Three years of prior experience in a K-12 position is required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
  • Carry food pans, kettles, and trays between work stations, stoves, and refrigerators in accordance with safety standards.
  • Distribute supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
  • Store food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Follow approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner while following outlined service steps.
  • Interact with customers and resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
  • Relay relevant information to the supervisor.
  • Perform sales transactions and enter sales into the cash register accurately.
  • Make change and accept declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment.
  • Issue receipts and follow standard procedures for cash refunds.
  • Manage assigned change funds and cash receipts and ensure the cash drawer meets overage/shortage standards.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while keeping the service area clean.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Retirement plan
  • Associate shopping program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Discount marketplace
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program
  • Medical insurance for full-time positions
  • Dental insurance for full-time positions
  • Vision insurance for full-time positions
  • Life and AD&D insurance for full-time positions
  • Disability insurance for full-time positions
  • Commuter benefits for full-time positions
  • Employee assistance program for full-time positions
  • Flexible spending accounts for full-time positions
  • Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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