Food Service Worker/Cashier (On Call)

Compass Group•Cairo, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker/Cashier performs cashiering duties and general food service work in a school dining facility. The role helps prepare and serve food, maintains sanitation standards in preparation, service, and dining areas, and provides friendly, efficient customer service. Responsibilities include handling sales transactions and cash, maintaining service-area supplies and cleanliness, and following food safety, sanitation, and portion-control procedures. This is an on-call position at Cairo Durham Central School District in Cairo, New York. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with more details provided during the interview. Prior POS experience is a plus, and training is offered. The posting notes that work may be interrupted during school breaks when food service needs decline or cease; such periods without work are unpaid temporary layoffs. Depending on business needs, year-round work may be required, potentially at a different location during breaks.

Requirements

  • Prior POS experience is a plus, but is not stated as required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior POS experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food by 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 using required wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation procedures.
  • Clean work areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Follow sanitation and safety requirements.
  • Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
  • Serve customers in a friendly and efficient manner, 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, accept declining balance cards and other approved forms of payment, and issue receipts.
  • Follow standard procedures for cash refunds.
  • Manage assigned change funds and cash receipts, ensuring the cash drawer meets overage and shortage standards.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while keeping the service area clean.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits may be available in accordance with applicable laws
  • Internal employee referral bonus available
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