FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER

Canisius College, located in Buffalo, New York, is a prestigious private Jesuit institution committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience to its students. With a vibrant campus atmosphere and a strong emphasis on community, inclusion, and excellence, Canisius College not only dedicates itself to academic achievement but also ensures that its campus facilities offer outstanding services to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To maintain this high standard of services, the college partners with Compass Group, a global leader in foodservice management, to deliver top-quality dining options and hospitality services across its campus. The partnership with Compass Group ensures the food service operations at Canisius College are managed efficiently, with emphasis on quality, sanitation, customer service, and compliance with all safety standards.

The role being offered is for a Food Service Worker/Cashier position, available both full time and part time. This position is essential in supporting the food service operations within campus dining facilities. The Food Service Worker/Cashier plays a critical role in providing excellent customer service to the college community while performing general food preparation and cashiering duties. Employees in this role are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the work and dining areas, preparing food items according to established recipes and production standards, and handling cash and electronic sales transactions accurately and efficiently.

The position involves versatile shifts that may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekdays, and weekends, providing ample flexibility for employees. The pay range for this role is competitive, ranging from $16.00 to $17.50 per hour, reflecting the importance of the job and the skills required. Additionally, the position offers numerous opportunities for personal growth and career advancement, as Compass Group fosters continuous learning, development, and empowerment of its associates.

In addition to core duties such as prepping fruits and vegetables, weighing and measuring ingredients, distributing supplies, cleaning equipment and workstations, and following food safety procedures, the Food Service Worker/Cashier also interacts daily with customers. Providing friendly and efficient service, resolving customer complaints, and ensuring smooth sales transactions form an important part of the job. Accuracy in handling cash, providing correct change, and maintaining cash drawer compliance with overage and shortage standards are essential responsibilities. This role demands excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to upholding health and safety standards.

Compass Group and Canisius College also provide attractive benefits packages to associates. Part-time and full-time employees have access to a range of benefits, including training programs, retirement plans, shopping discounts, health and wellness initiatives, identity theft protection, and voluntary insurance options such as pet insurance and critical illness coverage. Full-time employees receive additional benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. The company values diversity and inclusion, strongly supporting equal opportunity employment and making reasonable accommodations wherever necessary.

This Food Service Worker/Cashier opportunity at Canisius College offers a rewarding work environment where associates are respected, their contributions valued, and their well-being prioritized. Those interested should apply online and can even use a convenient text messaging application to simplify the application process. Employment is ongoing until all positions are filled, with the possibility of future openings. This position may include periods of temporary layoff during academic breaks due to fluctuating foodservice demands, but there is potential for year-round work depending on business needs. By joining this team, associates become part of a mission-driven organization that strives to make a difference on campus every day.