Sales Attendant

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Sales Attendant - Grade 9 to join the team. Duties include: Take orders from customers and dispense product, such as ice, soda, whipped juice, coffee, etc. Suggest certain products to customers to increase sales Operate cash register; make change as required Clean countertops and equipment, as required Clean and sanitize hot chocolate machine, whipper, coffee urn, etc. Set-up display, as directed Stock shelves with food in the sales area Check stock of food and supplies Notify supervisor of needs and follow-up if not received on time Notify supervisor of variations in operations, individual product sales and customer complaints and suggestion to maximize product use Direct the work of part-time employees in the various phases of bakery sales operation Prepare and operate oven, pretzel oven, hot chocolate dispenser, whipper and coffee urn Replenish hot chocolate and juice whipping machines, napkin dispensers, etc. , as necessary Pick-up cash drawer at the beginning of the day; set-up cash register for operation Turn in cash drawer at the end of the day Report need for maintenance of equipment, furnishings, etc. Secure work area at end of the day Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition

Requirements

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
• 3 to 6 months effective of effective experience, preferably in retail sales.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from customers and dispense product, such as ice, soda, whipped juice, coffee, etc.
• Suggest certain products to customers to increase sales
• Operate cash register; make change as required
• Clean countertops and equipment, as required
• Clean and sanitize hot chocolate machine, whipper, coffee urn, etc.
• Set-up display, as directed
• Stock shelves with food in the sales area
• Check stock of food and supplies
• Notify supervisor of needs and follow-up if not received on time
• Notify supervisor of variations in operations, individual product sales and customer complaints and suggestion to maximize product use
• Direct the work of part-time employees in the various phases of bakery sales operation
• Prepare and operate oven, pretzel oven, hot chocolate dispenser, whipper and coffee urn
• Replenish hot chocolate and juice whipping machines, napkin dispensers, etc. , as necessary
• Pick-up cash drawer at the beginning of the day; set-up cash register for operation
• Turn in cash drawer at the end of the day
• Report need for maintenance of equipment, furnishings, etc.
• Secure work area at end of the day
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
• For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees