Frontline Worker - Cashier na Jackson College, MI

About the Department

SUMMARY

Under the director of the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services and the Frontline Coordinator, the Frontline Worker provides support with a variety of food service operation tasks such as cleaning work areas and equipment, set up, serving food, cash register duties, barista, banquet server, banquet set up. 

*For Highest Consideration apply by Wednesday September 17th*

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets up food service equipment and utensils for cafeteria service.
• Sets up for special events by putting out tablecloths and place settings, arranging table placement and setting up a buffet
• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen to the serving site.
• Serve food items to customers in an efficient and friendly manner in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring that appropriate portions are served.  
• Basic food preparation under the guidance of the Chef de Cuisine or Sous chef. 
• As needed, replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays.
• Clean and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Perform routine cashiering duties as assigned; receive and count money and make correct change, complete cash handling documents per policy.
• Follow established health, safety and sanitation principles applicable to food serving and kitchen maintenance.
• Responsible for understanding, supporting and actively demonstrating the College’s beliefs, values, mission and vision and agreeing to be evaluated by same.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility. 

CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Internal: Frequent contact with college employees regarding dining services and catering orders.

External: Frequent contact with customers regarding cafeteria operations and special events catering.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Knowledge of:

• Basic food service operations.
• Common kitchen appliances and utensils.
• Cleaning methods.

• Customer service principles.

Ability to:

• Learn to operate food services equipment/appliances.
• Learn to operate cash register.
• Observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods as required.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to successfully communicate with the general public.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships.

The knowledge, skills and abilities required are often obtained by a High school diploma or GED. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and fumes.

WORK ENVIROMENT

Work is generally performed in a commercial cafeteria environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Work hours may vary and frequent evening and weekend hours are required. Travel may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.   The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”

Other Qualifications

Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.

Please use your legal first and last names on your application.  If you are hired, you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.

The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter, and if a degree is required an unofficial transcript must be attached to your application.  Applications will be rejected if incomplete.

When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your vita, transcripts, etc.. Instructions will also be found there.

The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.  Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.

If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college.  Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process.  Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website.  The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings.  Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.