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CNP Cafeteria Cashier

Beta Academy


Job Location:

Houston, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 14 - 15
Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description
Cafeteria Cashier

Beta is a Title I Schoolwide campus. I understand that part or all of this job could be funded with federal funds.

Primary Function

Responsible for efficiently operating the point-of-sale in a fast-paced environment all while staying in program compliance and providing joyful customer service to our scholars. Lead of ensuring that counting and claiming is accurate monitoring food/supplies inventory and managing cash handling at the register.

Reports to

The districts Child Nutrition Director

Terms of Employment

Full-time / 10 months / Hourly- $14.00-$15.00 / 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Cafeteria Cashier Responsibilities
  • Maintain child nutrition program compliance and program integrity.

  • Assist in executing all meal programs (grab n go field trip meals traditional breakfast/lunch special diets etc.)

  • Expected to be able to work in a fast-paced environment all while providing excellent customer service program compliance and resolving conflicts under pressure.

  • Assists to ensure all menu items are prepared according to established policies procedures and in sufficient quantities to satisfy volumes.

  • Operate point-of-service; ensure reimbursable meals are served monitor meal account balances and maintain confidentiality of scholars eligibility status.

  • Manage the cash register count money and ensure security of funds.

  • Proficient in the front of the house and back of the house functionalities of the nutrition software system.

  • Assist Child Nutrition Director and/or designee in maintaining the a la carte program and preparing items for sale. Receive and thoroughly inspect delivery of snacks/beverages. Report missing/damaged products to the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

  • Maintain and monitor the lunch count slip standard operating procedure follow up with homeroom teachers that are not following the process.

  • Assist with set up continual cleaning and take down of meal services.

  • Assists with taking inventory of food at the end of each meal service; records leftovers in addition to maintaining accurate records of foods produced and served for food production records.

  • Maintain adequate inventory levels of food/supplies report on a daily/weekly/monthly basis to the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

  • May perform various housekeeping or janitorial duties in the kitchen such as sweeping and mopping and in dining areas such as washing or sanitizing tables chairs and serving areas.

  • Teach our scholars the importance of responsibility and teamwork when it comes to keeping our cafeterias clean create special moments with them daily and learn their first names.

  • Assist other Child Nutrition staff during down time.

  • Lead day-to-day food service operations in absence of Kitchen Manager.

  • Performs other related duties as required by the Child Nutrition Director and/or designee.

Certification and/or License Requirements
  • Must hold a Food Handlers License or obtain one within 60 days of employment.

Education Requirement
  • High School Diploma or equivalent; or one-year relevant work experience in food service.

Job Requirements/Regulations
  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs or 50 lb with assistance

  • Must complete 6 hours of USDA Professional Standard training annually.

  • Work flexible hours (early mornings longer/shorter shifts nights)

  • Must wear a hair restraint and non-slip shoes when preparing/serving food.

  • Must have a valid drivers license

  • No jewelry besides a wedding band or necklace that can be tucked into shirt

  • Nails must be kept short and unpolished

  • No wearing of strong perfumes/cologne

  • No cell phone use unless an emergency

Professionalism & Communication
  • Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work staff meetings parent nights and other assigned duties. Must be able to work early mornings.

  • Complete required training(s) on time.

  • Check staff email a minimum of twice daily and all staff texts.

  • Follow through on assignments and show independence by completing tasks from beginning to end.

  • Work cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain and stop any gossip negativity and unsupportive comments.

  • Read and comply with all child nutrition policies and procedures. Includes but not limited to; HACCP/SOPs Scholar Special Dietary Needs USDAs Parent Complaint Form Field Trip Order Forms Meal Charge Policy Cash Collection and Handling Local School Wellness Policy and Emergency Preparedness Plan.

  • Read and comply with the Procedures Manual Employee Handbook Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of Conduct

  • Demonstrate professionalism at ALL times. Exercise wisdom by remaining calm respectful and non-defensive during disagreements and personal attacks.

  • Utilize professional communication with strong grammar syntax usage and/or spelling skills during phone conversations personal conversations emails and social media such as Facebook Instagram Twitter etc.

  • Exhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the Beta Academy standard of dress. Apply this standard of dress to personal social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action