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FOOD SERVICE WORKER/CASHIER

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $19.00
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Benefits

Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

California State University-Stanislaus is a prominent public university located in Turlock, California, known for its commitment to fostering academic excellence and providing a diverse and inclusive campus environment. As part of the university's vibrant community, the Food Service Worker/Cashier role is integral to supporting daily operations within the campus dining facilities. This position is open for both full-time and part-time employment, offering a competitive fixed pay rate of $19.00 per hour. The university values team members who are dedicated, customer-service oriented, and capable of maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation.

The Food Service Worker/Cashier is responsible for a variety of essential tasks that contribute to the smooth running of food service operations. This includes food preparation activities such as washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables, as well as weighing and measuring ingredients precisely according to standard recipes. In addition to prep work, the role requires handling the distribution of supplies, cleaning work areas and equipment, and storing food in compliance with food safety protocols.

Cash handling and customer interaction also form a significant part of this role. The Food Service Worker/Cashier processes sales transactions accurately using a cash register, makes change, accepts various forms of payment including declining balance cards, and issues receipts efficiently. Furthermore, the worker plays an active role in maintaining a welcoming environment by serving customers courteously and addressing any complaints with professionalism. Maintaining cleanliness in the service areas and replenishing condiments, beverages, and supplies are also key responsibilities.

This position involves schedules that can vary, including days, hours, and weekends; more details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process. The employer encourages applicants who want to apply via text messaging for convenience, ensuring accessibility in the application process. Both full-time and part-time employees are supported with extensive benefits, including opportunities for training and development, health and wellness programs, and several voluntary insurance options. Full-time employees additionally receive comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, and more.

Overall, this role offers individuals the chance to be a valued member of the campus community, contributing to an enjoyable dining experience for students, faculty, and staff alike. Employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact during their work at California State University-Stanislaus. This position is ideal for candidates who have prior food safety and sanitation experience and possess strong customer service and cash handling skills. Joining this team means being part of a supportive workplace that champions diversity and inclusivity, offering stability, competitive wages, and a variety of employee incentives.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prior food safety and sanitation experience
  • Basic math skills for handling transactions
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Ability to work with diverse populations in a service-oriented environment
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
  • Ability to operate a cash register
  • Availability for flexible scheduling including weekends

Job Qualifications

  • Prior food safety and sanitation experience
  • Ability to perform cashiering duties accurately
  • Good customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness standards
  • Ability to follow approved recipes and portion control guidelines
  • Ability to handle cash and various payment forms
  • Ability to work flexible days, hours and weekends
  • Ability to comply with sanitation and safety standards

Job Duties

  • Performs prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables
  • Weighs and measures designated ingredients
  • Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards
  • Distributes supplies, utensils and portable equipment
  • Stores foods in designated areas in accordance with wrapping, dating and food safety and rotation procedures
  • Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils
  • Ensures compliance with sanitation and safety requirements
  • Uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control
  • Serves customers in a friendly, efficient manner following outlined steps of service
  • Interacts with customers and resolves customer complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner
  • Relays relevant information to supervisor
  • Performs sales transactions
  • Enters sales into the cash register to ensure purchases are accurately recorded
  • Makes change, accepts declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment
  • Issues receipts to customers
  • Follows standard procedures for issuing cash refunds
  • Responsible for all assigned change funds and cash receipts, ensuring that cash drawer is in compliance with overage/shortage standards
  • Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining service area cleanliness
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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