Head Cashier

Position Purpose

Responsible for all food service money collected and deposited for maintaining student and staff accounts. Performs assigned job responsibilities in the kitchen, including food preparation, serving, cashiering, cleaning and record keeping with a positive and productive attitude that creates a safe environment for both students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Operates Skyward Point of Sale terminal during lunch and accurately identifies reimbursable meals
• Collects daily deposit of cash and checks collected and applies monetary values to appropriate accounts
• Enters all meal transactions daily in the Food Service Skyward program
• Generates Skyward financial and meal count reports for end of day procedures
• Initials prepared deposit slips and delivers to bank daily
• Creates and distributes negative account balance letters for guardians and staff
• Correctly completes necessary paperwork, including but not limited to the perpetual inventory, HACCP records, and production plans/records
• Assists in the planning and estimation of food supplies needed, including placing orders for food and supply items as required
• Assists in the receiving and storing of food and supply shipments
• Assists in the planning and directing of food preparation and serving of meals
• Assists in the training of employees in cashier and cash handling, food preparation and handling, serving portions, and use and care of equipment
• Assists in supervising the daily activities of the school food service operation; including but not limited to training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints, and resolving problems
• Assists parents and staff with questions regarding eligibility and meal accounts
• Performs regular Child Nutrition Employee tasks as outlined in “Child Nutrition Worker” job description (job description can be provided upon request)
• Adheres to all sanitation regulations, procedures and instructions as assigned
• Complies with work schedule and follows call-in procedures
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Equipment

N/A

Travel Requirement

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required

Pay Rate

$17.85 per hour

Work Schedule

182 days per year.

4-7.5 hours per day.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to display knowledge of effective methods of leadership and supervision
• Ability to display knowledge of cash management techniques and practices
• Ability to understand and follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Displays knowledge of basic culinary and sanitation skills
• Ability to read and follow standardized recipes, including weights and measurements
• Ability to learn prescribed food preparation methods and school nutrition operations
• Ability to prepare food with reasonable speed and accuracy
• General knowledge of the use and care of food preparation equipment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with students and school staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide diversity of associates, students and school staff
• Ability to remain flexible and open to changes in regulations, duties, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to maintain Professional Standards continuing education by attending conferences and workshops when requested
• Basic proficiency in English is required for safety and communication of work instructions
  
  

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds. Often Ability to carry 25 pounds. Often Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Seldom Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• ServSafe Certification required within 12 months of hire
  
  

Education

• Ability to read and write
  
  

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred
  
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt