Cashier

CashierHours: Monday to Friday, 6am - 2:30pmWage: $18 per hourLocation: North Chicago, ILJob SummaryAs a Food For Thought Cashier/Barista, you will greet customers, take their orders, process cash payments as well as operate a Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions, balancing cash drawers and ensuring accuracy. You will be knowledgeable of FFT products and policies to resolve customer concerns and answer their questions.Responsibilities• Greeting guests in a friendly, approachable, and courteous manner.• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, specialty drinks and tea.• Visually inspecting, selecting, and using only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items.• Working on catering events and taking on special projects.• Ensure item pricing is accurate.• Stock and refill inventory such as coffee cups, straws, napkins, and utensils; supervise inventory levels and communicate when necessary to ensure inventory is not low or out.• Maintaining food service facilities and equipment by complying with the highest standards of safety and sanitation procedures.• Engaging in additional supportive duties as assigned.• Other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications• Customer Service excellence.• Cash handling and Point of Sale system.• Experience in culinary and prep kitchen positions• Basic math skills.• Ability to work with speed, consistency, and organization.• Comfortable in busy environments.• Must provide valid Food Handler Certificate and Food Allergen Certification.Preferred Qualifications• Team player, thriving in collaborative environments.• Outgoing personality and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.• Excellent communication skills.Why We're the LeadersExcellent trainingEmployee Referral bonusesFlexible schedulingCareer advancement opportunitiesCompetitive PayAnniversary Milestone IncentivesCompany Benefits & PerksPaid Time OffMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance – Includes Spouse and Domestic Partner Coverage (Blue Cross Blue Shield Provider)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Paid Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) & Critical Illness InsuranceShort Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mental Health, Relationship Conflicts, Child and Eldercare, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss Assistance for you and household membersIn Person SessionsUnlimited phone accessParental Leave – Equal benefits to Mothers and Fathers401K Retirement PlanFFT University - Over 70 courses designed to enhance your skills in life and on the job to help your career growth.Employee Meal PlanEmployee Discounts (Pet Insurance, Entertainment, Travel, Company Discounts, and much more).Company Values & Culture• Collaboration & Open Communication• Diverse, Inclusive, Safe, and Motivating• Our Triple Bottom Line – People, Product and Planet• A Net Positive OrganizationGrow with us! - at Food For Thought, instruction, advice, and assistance are always readily available, which is why our average tenure is 5 years. The U.S. average is 4.3 years, while the Hospitality industry average is only 2 years!Physical DemandsThe 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. The employee is regularly required to reach at or below the shoulder; lift and carry items up to 40 pounds for a moderate distance. The employee is required to use their hands to handle tools, grasp, and control objects. Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble items.The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, move, reach, grab, and stand for long periods of time. As well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.EEO StatementFood For Thought provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.E-Verify ParticipationFood For Thought participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.