Cashier (Applicant Pool)

MSU's Culinary Services hires motivated team members who are excited to actively participate in the ever changing world of the high-paced food industry. Position number STAFF - VA - 26247. Classification title Culinary Assoc I - BZ. Position overview: The cashier actively works to provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for students and other customers during their dining experience. This position will be trained to work primarily as a cashier and to monitor the service area floor.

Duties and responsibilities include: positively and professionally interacting with customers, operating the cashier station to properly receive monies, use a point of sale register, and daily reconciliation of the cash and credit cards, following all MSU and Auxiliary Services cash handling policies and procedures, counting cash drawer, and processing credit card settlements. Also includes cleaning work and service areas, assisting with monitoring beverage service inventory and keeping records as requested, assisting with laundry service, performing trash and compost removal duties, and may assist with training student and temporary employees.

Occasionally might be asked to work in the following areas: serving food, assisting with regular cleaning, disposition and storage of foods, supplies, equipment, working in the dishroom or pots/pans.

Required qualifications include basic experience in a customer service or food industry position or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Preferred qualifications include cashiering experience.

The successful candidate will exhibit interest in the culinary arts and exercise critically good judgment concerning taste and aesthetics of food quality, work effectively and efficiently in close cooperation with CS staff in a team-oriented environment with the ultimate goal of providing excellent customer service, work well individually or on a team, exhibit strong communication skills both verbally and in writing, consistently exercise initiative and good judgment, exhibit excellent attention to detail and accurate record keeping skills, prioritize and organize workload in order to complete tasks in a timely manner, quickly adapt to changing priorities, and represent the department and the University to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position special requirements include: full time, 10 month position. Full-time positions are eligible for full benefits 12 months of the year. Shifts vary across departments, 7 days per week from 5:30am-9:30pm. May be asked to work days/evenings, weekends, long hours, consecutive days during busy periods, and occasional holidays as the school and event schedule demands. Occasional work outside and in inclement weather assisting with special events. Possess a 4-hour sanitation certification or have the ability to become certified. Must have the ability to understand and communicate in English with adequate proficiency to follow directions from supervisor, read and understand safety guidelines and directions to prevent accidents or injuries from occurring, and communicate effectively with customers (staff, visitors, students) by listening and speaking clearly to them.

Physical demands include: normal cashier, dish room, service areas, kitchen, cooler, freezer, dock environments. Stationary and/or moving about for long periods of time. Frequently moving and placing containers/product weighing up to 30 lbs and occasionally up to 100lbs. Occasionally moving product up and down stairs. Bending, kneeling, stretching and general moving about while stocking products. Gripping handles on small kitchen utensils and other equipment. Performing repetitive motions related to job duties. Regular exposure to cleaning chemicals.

This position has supervisory duties? No. Posting detail information: multiple positions desired. Start date upon completion of a successful search. Position end date open. Date applications will be screened on a continual basis for the duration of the pool. Special instructions: please either complete the work history section as you build your personal profile or attach a cover letter and/or resume. Questions? Contact Search Support at auxjobs@ or 406-994-6468. EEO statement: Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.