School Nutrition Line Cashier (4 Hours)

Lynchburg City Schools•Lynchburg, VA

22h•Onsite

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 position is responsible for verifying reimbursable meals and accounting for money collected during meal service. The role is located at R. S. Payne Elementary School and reports to the School Nutrition Site Manager or Lead Person. The cashier operates point-of-sale software to collect payments, identifies meals that meet federal meal pattern requirements, balances the cash drawer, monitors student account balances, and communicates with parents about accounts. Additional duties include cooking, serving, cleaning, supporting food and supply inventory, following health and safety requirements, attending recommended training, and carrying out other assigned duties. The listed schedule is four hours, and the school year is 183 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to learn child nutrition meal pattern requirements.
Ability to learn the point-of-sale software program.
Ability to follow food sanitation procedures.
Basic math ability.
Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school cafeteria operations.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; the physical demands section also specifies lifting or moving up to 40 pounds daily.
Ability to stand for the duration of the workday, with breaks as outlined in the School Nutrition Employee Handbook; physical demands specify standing approximately 6–8 hours.
Ability to retrieve necessary menu items and recipe ingredients.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Basic human relations skills to work cooperatively in close proximity with others under constant deadlines.
Ability to meet deadlines under severe time constraints and maintain composure in stressful situations.
Fine motor skills.
Ability to sit and to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Nice To Haves

Previous cashier experience is preferred.
Some knowledge of food preparation.

Responsibilities

Collect money from students and adults during meal times using a point-of-sale computer, accurately and efficiently.
Verify that meals meet federal meal pattern requirements for reimbursement.
Interact appropriately with students and help promote the school nutrition program.
Balance the cash drawer at the end of meal service.
Monitor student account balances and communicate with parents about 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.
Travel locally to meetings or alternate work assignments as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.