Cashier Assistant

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Cashier/Helper Job Description

Job Title

Cashier/Helper

Position Summary

Collects money from the lock box and enters it into student accounts, assists with food service setup and clean-up, and ensures that each meal served qualifies as a reimbursable meal.

Work Schedule

4.5 hours, M, T, F 9a-1:30p + W, Th 10a-2:30p

Responsible To

Food Service Supervisor

Job Goal

To collect all staff and student money during food-serving time; to assist with simple food set-up and clean-up as time permits; to ensure that each meal served qualifies as a reimbursable meal; to complete needed paper work as required for the LH Food Service Program.

Introduction

At Licking Heights Local Schools, our commitment to student success drives everything we do. We believe in providing equitable, personalized learning experiences focused on building character skills and achieving academic excellence. Our comprehensive framework addresses milestones from kindergarten readiness to college and career competencies, ensuring that every student thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) One to two years related experience Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds Willingness to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

Performance Responsibilities

Collect money from the lock box and enter it into student accounts ensuring the cash drawer is ready for the day's sale. Collect lunch money in an expedient and pleasant manner from students and staff. Assist with set-up and/or preparation duties for breakfast and lunch. Assist with ordering necessary food and/or supplies required for the planned menu and/or activities by informing the cook when stock is low. Work with the Food Service Director regarding free, reduced, pre-paid, workers, and paid students and the records, reports, and procedures required for these students' services. Count all daily food service receipts and deposits. Process deposit based on Licking Heights cash handling procedures. Perform all end line set-up duties, such as fill milk coolers, display cases, condiments, plastic ware, and vending machine (where applicable). Assist with preparing food according to tested recipes and/or directions, ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures are followed. Under the cook's guidance, keep accurate records of how much food was prepared on a daily basis, updating the number when necessary, and submit these records to the cook. Ensure that each meal leaving the serving line meets the requirements of a reimbursable meal per the NSLP. After each lunch shift, restock the milk, display cases, condiments, plastic ware, and vending machine items (where applicable), then assist the cook in preparing food for the next shift, keeping a count of prepared items for the day. Assist with clean-up after meal service, including wiping off work surfaces, door/drawer handles, washing dishes to include pots and pans. For high school/middle school only: Assist in ordering drinks, chips, etc. for vending. Assist with putting away deliveries according to the cook's instructions making sure stock is rotated as necessary. Assist with the completion of the monthly inventory report under the direction of the cook. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director as pertains to job goals.

Work Environment Characteristic Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are not listed in order of importance, and are representative of those an employee encounters while completing the duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc. Frequent work that may extend beyond the normal workday Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue Occasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditions Occasional interaction among unruly children/adults Many situations that require repeated hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, writing, scooping... Consistent requirements to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read and speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb and stoop Consistent requirements to lift, carry, push and pull various supplies and/or equipment up to a maximum of 50 pounds

Evaluation

Performance of these responsibilities will be evaluated by the Food Service Supervisor in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy.

Revised: June 13, 2024

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