Cashier Part Time [Starts at $18.50/hr]

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

9h•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The Cashier position is responsible for the collection of money, accounting of customers and types of meals served, and the maintenance of accurate daily records. Cashiers must interact with students, staff, and coworkers in a courteous, professional manner. When not cashiering, a person in this position performs all duties of a Kitchen Assistant and assists with the dish machine and manual dishwashing. Nutrition Services Video Annual uniform allowance and complimentary shift meal Hourly, Part-time, paid bi-weekly

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Previous food service experience preferred; food preparation experience to include cashier experience.
Must demonstrate excellent attendance and work record.
Practical working knowledge of food safety practices and procedures.
Skill in safe food handling.
Skill in customer relations and service recovery.
Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume and distance.
Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
Sensitivity and ability to interact with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, other staff, and parents of other cultures and backgrounds.
The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators and the community.
Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience preferred; food preparation experience to include cashier experience.

Responsibilities

Handle cash transactions, collects and counts money.
Record daily meal sales on computer and/or roster.
Assist with preparation of and storage of food.
Working with and understanding a diverse student population.
Serve as a positive role model.
Ability to recognize a “reimbursable” meal.
Support service excellence initiatives with proactive efforts in service.
Follow approved cafeteria menu preparation and service protocols within approved timeline.
Train in all stations within the kitchen to cross cover as needed.
Promote improvement in customer service by providing appealing food and excellent customer service.
Participate in financial management process by carefully monitoring portion control, proper pricing, and safe storage of supplies and food.
Must follow and maintain required food safety, cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Follow Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
Must practice good hygiene habits.
Demonstrate proficiency of the English language to read and communicate with others.
Demonstrate proficiency of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals), as well as counting money.
Ability to operate food service equipment in a safe manner.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to receive and process verbal information as well as respond to nonverbal sounds.
Successful completion of the Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification within the first 30 days of employment, scoring 80% or above, before attending the kitchen training class.
Ability to maintain current Douglas County Food Handler’s Certification.
Assist with the cleanliness and sanitation of all large and small equipment, service utensils, and all areas of the kitchen.
Assist with the completion of daily tasks in a timely manner.
Willingness to travel to other schools when requested.