MHS Full-Time Cafeteria Worker

Maryville High School is seeking an energetic cafeteria worker for a lead cashier position that also supports the daily food preparation with the cafeteria staff.

Full Time Position - 7.5 hours a day

Starting Pay - $17.39/hour

188 day working calendar that follows the school calendar

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Purpose Statement

The job of Cashier is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the food service activities at assigned location with specific responsibilities for collecting funds for daily meal transactions; balancing accounts and depositing funds utilizing established accounting practices; and reviewing Free and Reduced Program applications. This position will also include supporting the otherdaily role of food preparation with other staff members.

This job reports to the MHS Cafeteria Manager.

Essential Functions

• Attend unit meetings in-service training workshops etc. for gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Collect payments for food items from students and staff (e.g. cash ID scan payment tickets etc.) for completing transactions and/or securing funds for food selection.
• Monitor kitchen and cafeteria areas for ensuring a safe and sanitary working environment.
• Monitor students food choices for ensuring compliance with established financial and student nutrition guidelines.
• Perform food service functions on a limited basis as assigned (e.g. setting up and breaking down serving stations serving food etc.) for supporting cafeteria operations and service delivery.
• Prepare sales transaction documents (e.g. daily cash receipts record breakfast and lunch counts etc.) for providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Process daily transaction data (e.g. sales transactions etc.) for documenting activities maintaining accurate account balances and/or conveying information.
• Reconcile cash and credit receipts to meal counts for maintaining accurate account balances and complying with established policies and/or procedures.
• Report equipment malfunctions for maintaining equipment in safe working order.
• Respond to inquiries of students staff and the public for providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals and food items account balances etc.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records; operating standard office equipment; and using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math including calculations using fractions a variety of manuals write documents following prescribed formats and/or present information to others; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include safety practices and procedures; district cash collection policies and procedures; and food preparation handling and sanitation practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather collate and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include communicating with diverse groups; and working with interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; monitoring budget expenditures. Supporting other parts of the cafeteria operations will be expected on a daily basis.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 5% walking and 90% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

FLSA Status

Non-Exemp