Job Description

Cashier I

Position Summary

The Cashier I provides friendly, efficient customer service to students, staff, and guests while accurately processing cafeteria purchases. This position helps create a welcoming dining experience by maintaining an organized cashier station, assisting customers, and supporting the food service team as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet students, staff, and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Accurately process cafeteria purchases using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Handle cash and other forms of payment according to established procedures.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Assist students and customers with questions regarding menu items and purchases.
• Keep the cashier station, serving area, and surrounding work areas clean, organized, and stocked.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures.
• Assist with light food service, stocking, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Work cooperatively with other team members to provide efficient service during busy meal periods.
• Follow Quest policies, school procedures, and applicable health and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous cashier, food service, retail, or customer service experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Basic math skills and ability to accurately handle cash and transactions.
• Ability to learn and operate a point-of-sale system.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must meet any applicable school or client-site requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions associated with cashier and food service duties.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed.

Cashier I Benefits

As a Part-Time or Full-Time Hourly Quest Team Member, you can expect:

• Career growth with potential promotional opportunities
• Work-life balance with no nights, weekends, or holidays and summers off
• Free meals daily
• Annual shoe credit through Shoes For Crews
• Eight company-paid holidays
• Two performance review opportunities per school year with potential pay increases
• Employee referral bonuses
• Payout of unused sick time at the end of the school year, subject to company policy
• Pre-tax commuter benefit
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wisely Pay Card with access to pay up to two days early
• Discounts on event spaces and catering

Full-Time Team Members may also be eligible for: Medical, Dental, Vision, and additional voluntary benefits.