Cafeteria Cashier

About the Role

The Cafeteria Cashier at Cherry Hills Christian School plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient dining experience for students, staff, and visitors. This position is responsible for accurately handling cash transactions, managing the cash register, and providing friendly and prompt customer service. The role requires maintaining a clean and organized cashier station while adhering to school policies and health regulations. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive atmosphere in the cafeteria by engaging courteously with customers and addressing their needs efficiently. Ultimately, this position supports the overall operation of the school cafeteria by ensuring financial transactions are processed correctly and customer satisfaction is prioritized.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate the cash register to process payments accurately and efficiently for cafeteria purchases.
• Handle cash, credit, and other forms of payment while ensuring proper change is given and transactions are recorded.
• Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers warmly, answering questions, and resolving any payment-related issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cashier area, including restocking supplies and ensuring the register is balanced at the end of each shift.
• Work collaboratively with cafeteria staff to support daily operations and accommodate flexible scheduling needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in cashiering or handling cash transactions.
• Basic math skills and ability to operate a cash register or point-of-sale system.
• Strong customer service orientation with effective communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand for extended periods during shifts.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings and lunch hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or food service environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards related to food service.
• Ability to multitask efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated reliability and punctuality in previous roles.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems for transaction processing.

Skills

The required skills such as cashiering and operating a cash register are essential for accurately processing payments and managing transactions on a daily basis. Customer service skills are used continuously to engage with students and staff in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring a positive cafeteria experience. The ability to perform repetitive motions is important as the role involves scanning items and handling cash throughout the shift. Flexibility in scheduling allows the cashier to adapt to varying shift times and support the cafeteria during peak hours. Preferred skills like multitasking and familiarity with food service standards enhance the cashier's efficiency and contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.

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