Cashier

Cashier Position at The Eatery

We are seeking a dependable, customer-focused individual to join our team as a Cashier at The Eatery. This position plays a vital role in creating a welcoming and positive dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Accurately process cash, credit, and debit transactions using a cash register or POS (Point of Sale) system.
• Maintain a balanced cash drawer and handle cash transactions with precision.
• Ensure correct pricing and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the cashier station, dining areas, and register area.
• Monitor and restock supplies such as receipt paper, register rolls, utensils, and other service items.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health code guidelines.
• Stay informed of menu changes, promotions, pricing updates, and policy changes.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Additional Duties:

• Assist with event setups and special projects as needed.
• Maintain facility cleanliness, including:
  • Vacuuming carpeted areas.
  • Dust mopping, sweeping, and wet mopping hard floors.
  • Cleaning tables, picking up dishes, and taking out trash.
• Support operations for special events and performances at the Performing Arts Center, and the Eatery's food truck including evenings and weekends.
• Assist with front of house recycling and compost initiatives.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current AZ Food Handler's Card.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Previous cashier or customer service experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and experience using POS systems.
• Strong mathematical skills and ability to handle cash accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (preferred).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, special events, and holidays.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Dependability and regular attendance and timely communication when calling in for shift or changes in schedule.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly with work orders and timekeeping.
• Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing workloads and workplace demands.
• Quick learner with the ability to master new tasks efficiently.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to teamwork.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Valid AZ Driver's License. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use fingers and hands to handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move over 50 pounds.