Cashier

Cashier Position

The Cashier works primarily in the retail operation handling cash and credit transactions from MedStar/Sodexo customers. Their main function is to accurately operate the cash register/POS and complete the transactions. The Cashier provides support to the retail operation including setup maintaining supplies and products and assisting in cleanup and closedown. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates a cash register (or equivalent) receives payments of cash checks and charges from customers or employees for goods or services making change and issuing receipts or tickets to customers.
• Responsible for accurate ring of proper PLU for sale items and/or accurate barcode scan.
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
• Maintains proper security of cash at all times.
• Understands and follows MedStar/Sodexo cash-handling policies and procedures.
• May also be required to prepare for service before the meal and clean the dining room after the meal (wiping tables vacuuming the floor cleaning chairs ensuring the acceptable appearance of the dining area).
• May set up and stock the beverage area grab and go items service ware and condiments or other assigned areas.
• Attends all allergy and food-borne illness in-service training.
• Complies with all MedStar/Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings safety training and hazard assessments.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May assist in locating reconciling and verifying the accuracy of transactions and operating peripheral equipment that records and supports non-cash transactions.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years Experience in the food industry preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The incumbent in this role must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• The incumbent must present self in a highly professional manner to others and have the ability to uphold honesty and ethics in the workplace have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• The incumbent in this role must be able to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers vendor representatives supervisors managers customers and client representatives and have the ability to provide clear directions and responses to co-workers.
• The incumbent in this role must have basic food handling skills.

This position has a hiring range of USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.