Cashier

About the Role

As a Cashier in Food Services at Howard University Hospital, you will be the welcoming face of our cafeteria, operating the register, handling transactions accurately, and providing prompt, courteous service to patients, staff, and visitors. You will operate cash registers in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures while keeping the service area organized and well-stocked.

What You'll Do

• Collect cash and meal tickets and accurately make change for customers as needed.
• Handle transactions responsibly and professionally, never leaving the cash register unattended, and maintain custody of keys and the daily change fund.
• Provide prompt, pleasant, courteous, and respectful service while controlling customer traffic.
• Reconcile cash accurately and prepare precise daily cash receipt reports, accounting for all transactions.
• Assist in setting up food service register counters prior to serving meals.
• Communicate problems and issues to the Supervisor and assist in problem resolution.
• Maintain a clutter-free, clean, and orderly work area.
• Accurately prepare and post menus on boards prior to each meal.
• Stock condiments, flatware, and napkin holders, and assist in restocking throughout meal service.
• Set up and maintain the coffee station and stock beverages.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years of work experience as a cashier.
• Familiarity with a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food, safety, and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with cash and electronic payment transactions, and the ability to effectively operate a cash register.
• Ability to respond to customers in a prompt, courteous, and pleasant manner.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow direction closely.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to successfully balance multiple tasks.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic mathematical and computing skills, capable of performing basic accounting functions without errors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cashier experience in a food services environment.

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

Pay Range: $19.00 – $30.40 / hour
Schedule: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM or 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM, every other weekend

About Howard University Hospital

Founded in 1862 as Freedmen's Hospital, Howard University Hospital is the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. As a designated DC Level 1 Trauma Center, HUH delivers patient-centered, culturally responsive care to the community while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Tuition remission up to two courses per semester
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• A mission-driven environment dedicated to excellence in care and education

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: In an effort to improve patient safety, Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture. This atmosphere of accountability promotes the identification of human error, at-risk behavior, and reckless behavior. The goal is to maintain a culture for learning, safe systems, and well-managed behavioral choices.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact HUHLA@huhosp.org.

Pay Transparency: The pay range listed reflects the anticipated compensation for this role at the time of posting in compliance with the District of Columbia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.