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Cashier - Food Service

Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

The Cashier is responsible for operating the cash register during cafeteria meals and coffee hours and keeping proper cash accounting. The cashier is also responsible for posting menus as necessary, preparing coffee, filling plasticware, condiments, and disposables, restocking various items, ensuring the work area and cafeteria are clean and neat per the sanitation procedures, and cleaning various equipment as required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 Education:       

  • Must be able to interpret and apply simple instructions.     

Experience:    

  • 1 year of food service experience preferred.
  • Prior experience operating a cash register and handling cash is required.    
  • Certification: ServSafe Certification preferred. 
  • Must be proficient in math, customer service oriented, and can multitask.   
  • Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

  • Responsible for operating the cash register during cafeteria meal hours and keeping proper cash accounting.
  • Greet customers, process orders including discounts and vouchers, and take cash from customers. 
  • Resolving customer complaints or issues
  • Request backup change funds from Security as needed.
  • Participate in ongoing cleaning of dining room tables after customers use.
  • Actively participate in cash drawer reconciliation at the end of the shift and report cash variances.  
  • Post menus as necessary.
  • Prepare coffee, restock plasticware, condiments, and disposables, restock various items, and ensure the cafeteria is clean and neat per sanitation procedures.
  • Set up coffee carts accurately for Hospital scheduled meetings.
  • Operate and keep work equipment/utensils in proper operating condition to provide a quality product with optimal safety, and report any issues to the supervisor. 
  • Accomplish the day’s tasks as set forth by the position, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide job training to new employees and complete all required training as assigned.
  • Responds promptly to customer requests, provides excellent customer service, and collaborates with other departments throughout the organization.
  • Adhere to patient privacy policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality.
  • Prepare food as assigned by management, properly documenting required temperature logs.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The position can be in or out of doors under normal working conditions.  Should be able to push/pull, lift/move 35 lb., be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.  Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.  Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range:   $16.56-21.71/hour             Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Salary : $16 - $21

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