School Nutrition Line Cashier (4 Hours)
About The Position
The School Nutrition Line Cashier works under the general supervision of the School Nutrition Manager and performs tasks related to preparing and serving school meals. The role is directly responsible for verifying reimbursable meals and accounting for money collected during meal service at Linkhorne Middle School. This position involves operating a point-of-sale computer, handling student and adult accounts, and completing assigned cooking, serving, cleaning, and inventory duties. The employee must follow applicable health and safety guidelines, School Board policies, and division requirements, and attend training sessions recommended by the manager and director. The position is non-exempt and scheduled for four hours. The work year is 183 days.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Some knowledge of food preparation.
- Ability to learn meal-pattern requirements for child nutrition programs and the point-of-sale software program.
- Ability to follow food sanitation procedures and learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations.
- Ability to perform basic math.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, write, and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Basic human relations skills to work cooperatively and in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.
- Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; daily lifting or moving of up to 40 pounds is also specified.
- Ability to stand for approximately 6–8 hours, with breaks as outlined in the School Nutrition Employee Handbook.
- Ability to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch, and to retrieve menu items and recipe ingredients.
- Excellent fine motor skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous cashier experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect money from students and adults during meal times using a point-of-sale computer, working with speed and accuracy.
- Determine whether meals meet federal meal-pattern requirements for reimbursement.
- Interact appropriately with students and help promote the school nutrition program.
- Balance the cash drawer after meal service.
- Monitor account balances and correspond with parents about student accounts.
- Perform cooking, serving, and cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager.
- Help organize and maintain the inventory system for food and supplies.
- Follow local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Perform duties in accordance with division requirements and School Board policies.
- Attend training sessions recommended by the manager and director.
- Wear only approved uniforms and shoes at work.
- Travel locally to meetings and alternate work assignments as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
