Food and Nutrition Services Cashier I - 3.5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar)

Rate of Pay: $15.54/hr
 
Duties & Responsibilities:  (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)                                                                                                                                                           
1.    Operates a point-of-sale computer terminal to document daily sales.  Utilizes district food service management software.
2.    Documents an accurate daily count of student meals served by category- full price, reduced price or free.
3.    Maintains accurate records of adult meals, student prepayments, milk and a la carte sales daily.
4.    Responsible for charging correct prices for food and/or meals, making accurate change, and compiling daily bank deposits.
5.    Monitors student meal selections to guarantee compliance with federal School meal standards.
6.    Assists with garbage removal and cleaning of cafeteria floors and tables.
7.    May assist in preparing and portioning of food, setting up, cleaning and maintaining the service areas..
8.    Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.
9.    Communicates effectively with students, faculty, parents, fellow workers and supervisors personally, on the phone, via email, and in writing.                              
       Maintains good public relations. 
10.  Assists manager or head cook with computer data entry.
11.  May assist in processing Meal Benefit Applications.
12.  Performs duties in accordance with the principles outlined in the "Davenport Community School District Cashier Handbook."
13. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.
14.  Performs other duties as may be assigned.
 
Physical Requirements of Position:  

• The cashier is physically able to work in a standing position for prolonged periods and to walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings; has manual dexterity to handle knives and other pieces of kitchen equipment; able to lift materials weighing at least 46 pounds; may be required to climb stairs.

 
Special Qualification Required/ Desired:  (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)
--EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE- The School Food Service Cashier shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility.  It is required that the cashier has a high school diploma or GED.
--Computer experience (Email, Word and Excel) is preferred but not required.